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Boric acid

2017-12-18 20:52:38
While washing my eyes with 2% boric acid solution I accidentally got some in my mouth. I promptly spat it out and rinsed thoroughly but am a bit concerned that I might still have swallowed a few drops and have a poisoning. Should I be concerned?
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DON'T WORRY, NOTHING WILL HAPPEN TO U BY 2 % BORIC ACID . O.K

Answered2017-12-19 11:56:37

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