The explosion of a nitric acid tank in Rubizhnoye/Sergey Gaidai

Russian invaders hit a nitric acid tank during shelling in Rubizhne. This may have negative consequences for the civilian population.

After falling into the nitrogen tank, local authorities urged people to stay in the shelter, do not open windows and doors, and prepare wet bandages. After all, nitric acid is very dangerous when inhaled, swallowed and in contact with the skin.

“In terms of its consequences, this incident is similar to the use of chemical or biological weapons. This once again confirms the true intentions of the hostile side, which is to destroy not only troops and infrastructure, but also the population of our country, which does not want to live in the “Russian world”” , – David Arakhamia, head of France's “Servant of the People” in the Verkhovna Rada, wrote about this.

What to do in case of an explosion of nitric acid

• If you are indoors, close the doors and windows . Do not come out of hiding.
• Prepare wet face masks. Acid vapors are irritating to the respiratory tract. With mild poisoning, there are signs of bronchitis, mild bronchiolitis, dizziness, drowsiness; in severe poisoning – pulmonary edema. Gas masks are used to protect against vapors and mist of nitric acid.
• When applied locally to the eyes, nitric acid causes severe damage with great necrosis of the cornea and conjunctiva, which leads to loss of vision.
• If nitric acid gets into the eyes, rinse them with running water for 10-30 minutes.
• In case of contact with the skin, wash the affected surface with water, adding baking soda, soap to it.
• If swallowed nitric acid should be washed out the stomach with plenty of water.