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According to the CPSC, how long in 150 degree water can cause a third-degree burn in most adults?

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  1. CPSC: Avoiding Tap Water Scalds (Pub. 5098) www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/5098-Tap-Water-Scalds.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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