what temp will scalds occur
The higher the water temperature the shorter the exposure time required to produce a full. thickness scald. At 70Â°C a full thickness scald will occur in less than one second, at 60Â°C in. around five seconds and at 50Â°C, five minute exposure is required to produce a full thickness. scald.10 Hot tap water scalds have been shown to be particularly amenable to prevention by.