Alkalies:

Alkalies are much more injurious to the eyes than acids since strong acids tend to precipitate a protein barrier that avoids additional penetration within the tissue.  The alkalies do not do this. They maintain to soak within the tissue as long as they are permitted to remain in contact along with the eye. The end output of a corrosive burn to the eye (alkali or acid) is commonly a scar on the cornea and probable permanent damage.

Speed in erasing corrosives is of main importance.  They should be copiously irrigated with water for at least 15 minutes if the chemical enters the eyes, and a physician should be consulted instantly.  Within case of contact along with skin or mucous membranes, a safety shower should be used instantly.  Clothing could be erased under the shower.  Contaminated skin areas should be washed along with extremely huge quantities of water for 1 to 2 hours, or until medical help arrive.  The ready availability of water, mainly safety showers and eye-washing baths and greatly minimizes the option of severe, extensive damage.  The contaminated clothing and shoes should be decontaminated and thoroughly washed before re-use.