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fW,PUIL r age -) vi v Provide: Facilities for quickly drenching the body should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use where there is a possibility of exposure. [Note: It is intended that these facilities provide a sufficient quantity or flow of water to quickly remove the substance from any body areas likely to be exposed. The actual determination of what constitutes an adequate quick drench facility depends on the specific circumstances. In certain instances, a deluge shower should be readily available,whereas in others,the availability of water from a sink or hose could be considered adequate.] (NIOSH, 2003) DuPont Tychern@ Suit Fabrics No information available. First Aid Warning: Effects occur in two stages,immediate and delayed. Caution is advised.Exposure to paraquat may be fatal;there is no effective antidote. Signs and Symptoms of Acute Paraquat Exposure: Signs and symptoms of acute exposure to paraquat may be severe and include nausea,vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.A burning sensation of the mouth and esophagus with possible ulceration may occur following ingestion.Eye exposure may result in corneal opacification(cloudiness).Dermatitis and nail atrophy may occur following dermal contact.Delayed effects include transient reversible liver injury, acute renal failure, and progressive pulmonary fibrosis with associated dyspnea(shortness of breath)and pulmonary edema. Emergency Life-Support Procedures: Acute exposure to paraquat may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination. Air-purifying or supplied-air respiratory equipment should also be wom, as necessary. Rescue vehicles should carry supplies such as plastic sheeting and disposable plastic bags to assist in preventing spread of contamination. Inhalation Exposure: 1. Move Victims to fresh air.Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to paraquat. 2.Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected,provide CPR. If not breathing,provide artificial respiration.If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support. 3. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for performance of other invasive procedures. 4.RUSH to a health care facility. Dermal/Eye Exposure: 1.Remove victims from exposure.Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to paraquat. 2.Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected,provide CPR.If not breathing,provide artificial respiration.If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support. 3.Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible. 4. If eye exposure has occurred,eyes must be flushed with lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes. 5.Wash exposed skin areas three times with soap and water. 6. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for performance of other invasive procedures. 7. RUSH to a health care facility. Ingestion Exposure: LEvaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected,provide CPR.If not breathing,provide,artificial respiration.If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support. http://127.0.0.1:54673/report?key=CH5103 4/15/2015