Acidic Aqueous Safety Dilution of some acids, such as sulfuric acid, produces heat. Water should never be added to acid. Add the acid to water with caution. Acids are corrosive to the skin and are extremely damaging to sensitive areas of the body such as the eyes. State Information | Glossary | Conversion Checklist | Comments Home | Process Advisor | Alternatives | Links | Search All SAGE material, Copyright© 1992, Research Triangle Institute Last Update: 06 May 1997 sage@rti.org http://clean.rti.org/alt.cfm?id=ac&cat=sa