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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Molten metal, plastic, asphalt, or tar splashed and may be stuck to skin causing severe burn.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Call 112. Cool with water 20 minutes. Do not pull stuck material off.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Black or colored material stuck to skin after industrial or road accident.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Severe pain with leathery or charred skin underneath.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Molten substances transfer extreme heat and may solidify on skin, continuing to burn.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cooling helps solidify the material but pulling it off causes deeper tissue damage.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move away from hot source. Call 112.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Start running lukewarm water over area — including adhered material.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Continue cooling for 20 minutes or until emergency services arrive.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cover loosely with clean cloth after cooling if transport delayed.
When and how to get professional help.
Molten material burns are usually severe — always call for significant contact.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cool continuously. Let hospital remove adhered material.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say molten material burn, substance type if known, cooling in progress.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Molten material burns almost always need specialized burn unit care.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT forcibly peel molten material off skin.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use ice, oil, or home remedies.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pop blisters.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Peel cooled tar or plastic off quickly to help the wound
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Forceful removal tears burned tissue. Professionals remove adhered material under controlled conditions.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Acid attack
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Acid or corrosive liquid was thrown deliberately on a person, usually face and body, causing burning pain and chemical burns.
Chemical skin burn
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Acid, alkali, cleaning product, or industrial chemical contacted the skin causing pain, redness, or tissue damage.
Chemical in eye
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Chemical, cleaning product, or unknown liquid splashed into an eye causing burning, redness, and tearing.
Child scald
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child was scalded by hot bath water, spilled cup, or cooking pot. Children's skin burns more severely than adults.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Full-thickness tissue loss and permanent scarring.