| Sulfuric acid is highly caustic. Caution should used when dealing
with electrolyte or automotive batteries. Sulfuric acid can burn
clothing and the skin and even cause blindness. There is even
a slight danger of explosion. Most battery professionals wear
gloves and goggles or a face shield when working.
If for some reason electrolyte gets on your clothes or body,
it should immediately be neutralized with a solution of baking
soda and water. When working on a battery or handling sulfuric
acid, here are some safety tips:
• Always wear goggles or a face shield.
• Use a lead-lined or nonmetallic container to hold electrolyte.
• Always pour acid slowly into water, not water into acid.
• Stir as you add small amounts of acid.
• Never lean over a battery when charging, testing, or jump-starting
an engine.
• Always disconnect the negative cable first and reconnect it
last.
• Charge batteries only in well-ventilated areas.
• Never charge or jump-start a frozen battery; let it warm to
at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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