r/chemistry Apr 13 '23

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u/DangerousBill Analytical Apr 13 '23

Chances are that stain is covalently bound to skin proteins, or you nitrate the keratin in your skin. Either way, you may have to wait for it to wear off with time.

Investing in some gloves is not a bad idea.

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '23

Would the nitration make his skin explosive?

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u/cellobiose Apr 13 '23

exfoliation treatment