More than 25,000 products are capable of causing a chemical burn. Chemical burns can occur in the home, but they more common in industrial, agricultural, military, school, and research settings.

Common causes of household chemical burns include:

• Lye burns:
• Drain cleaners, paint removers
• Hydrofluoric acid burns:
• Rust removers
• Phenols:
• Deodorizers, sanitizers, and disinfectants
• Sodium hypochlorite:
• Bleaches
• Sulfuric acid:
• Toilet bowel cleaners

Types of chemicals that cause chemical burns include:

• Oxidizing agents
• Corrosives
• Reducing agents
• Desiccants
• Vesicants
• Protoplasmic poison