Acid spill [RE-wrenches]

[Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services]

The minerals in the concrete should have neutralized the acid by now.

Todd


William Miller wrote:

> Colleagues:
>
> A client had 12 IBE jacketed batteries fall over in an earthquake.  He did
> nothing to neutralize the acid, so it has been soaking into the concrete
> and into the sill plates on his framing since 12-22.
>
> I worry that the acid will continue attacking the concrete, wood and the
> new batteries for time to come.  Other than baking soda, how does one treat
> this kind of spill?  When I treated with baking soda, there was no reaction
> until I sprinkled with water.  Then it made a disgusting gray paste.  Is
> this toxic?
>
> Any advice on dealing with this mess is appreciated.
>
> William Miller
>
> ____

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