Beware Of Chemical Liquid Terror In West Jakarta

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JAKARTA - Actions of terror of sprinkling chemical liquid continue to haunt the western region of Jakarta. During the week, two incidents were recorded, three people became victims. However, there has been no bright spot in the disclosure of the case until now.

Friday, November 8, a vegetable trader named Sakina (60) became a victim of a chemical splash. His head and neck were blistered. He was attacked by people in the North Meruya area, Kembangan, West Jakarta.

At that time, Sakina was about to return to her residence after going around selling her wares. However, suddenly a motorcyclist passed right beside him, immediately pouring chemical liquid on him. He had time to wash the marks, and reported it to the police.

Confirmed about the incident, Kapolsek Kembangan AKP Fahrul Sudiana chose to be economical in speaking. He only said that his party was still looking for evidence to reveal the case.

"Currently we are still investigating the case," he said.

Three days earlier, Tuesday, November 5, two junior high school (SMP) students, A and P. Their shoulders and hands were injured as a result of this splash.

The sprinkler is known to be riding a motorcycle. Unfortunately, this case has not been revealed even though it was recorded by CCTV around the scene.

"One actor has acquired the characteristics and will be investigated for certainty," said the Head of Kebon Jeruk Police, AKP Erick Sitepu.

Launching various sources, the chemical liquid used to attack is generally a fairly concentrated acid solution. There are two types of concentrated acid hard water, among them sulfuric acid or H2S04; and hydrochloric acid or HCL. Generally, this chemical liquid helps a number of human jobs.

Sulfuric acid is commonly used to make artificial fertilizers, as well as as a desiccant or reagent in chemical laboratories. Meanwhile, hydrochloric acid, which contains 38 percent HCL of concentrated acid, is commonly used for industrial dyes, such as binding organic bases.

These chemicals are all harmful when in contact with the skin. This will cause burns. Exposure to this chemical spray can also cause physical disability because it can make the skin tissue melt so that the whiteness of the bones is visible.

This liquid is also dangerous if inhaled because it will make digestion and breathing problems, which is the worst cause of death. Symptoms, usually in the form of coughing, shortness of breath and chest pressure.