Citation

Luong KV, Nguyen LT. J. Fam. Pract. 1995; 41(6): 601-602.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Dowden Health Media)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7500071

Abstract

People working with cement should be aware of the potential for cement burn. The alkalinity of cement is due to the exothermic reaction of calcium oxide with water, which forms calcium hydroxide. Prolonged exposure of the skin to wet cement may result in a caustic burn.

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