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xx�'Pul L <br /> 2. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for performance of other invasive <br /> procedures. <br /> 3. Vomiting may be induced with syrup of Ipecac. If elapsed time since ingestion of paraquat is unknown or <br /> suspected to be greater than 30 minutes,do not induce vomiting and proceed to Step <br /> 4.1pecac should not be administered to children under 6 months of age.Waming: Syrup of Ipecac should be <br /> administered only if victims are alert,have an active gag-reflex, and show no signs of impending seizure or <br /> coma. If ANY uncertainty exists,proceed to Step <br /> 4.The following dosages of Ipecac are recommended: children up to I year old, 10 mL(1/3 oz); children I to 12 <br /> years old, 15 mL(1/2 oz); adults, 30 mL(1 oz).Ambulate(walk)the victims and give large quantities of water. <br /> If vomiting has not occurred after 15 minutes,Ipecac may be readministered. Continue to ambulate and give <br /> water to the victims. If vomiting has not occurred within 15 minutes after second administration of Ipecac, <br /> administer activated charcoal. <br /> 4. Activated charcoal maybe administered if victims are conscious and alert.Use 15 to 30 g(1/2 to 1 oz)for <br /> children, 50 to 100 g(1-3/4 to 3-1/2 oz)for adults,with 125 to 250 mL(1/2 to 1 cup) of water. <br /> 5. Promote excretion by administering a saline cathartic or sorbitol to conscious and alert victims. Children <br /> require 15 to 30 g(1/2 to 1 oz)of cathartic; 50 to 100 g(1-3/4 to 3-1/2 oz) is recommended for adults. <br /> 6. RUSH to a health care facility. (EPA, 1998) <br /> Physical Properties <br /> Chemical Formula: C12Hl4N2.2C1 <br /> Flash Point: data unavailable <br /> Lower Explosive Limit(LEL):data unavailable <br /> Upper Explosive Limit(UEL):data unavailable <br /> Autoignition Temperature:data unavailable <br /> Melting Point: Decomposes 572°F(EPA, 1998) <br /> Vapor Pressure: Approximately 0(EPA, 1998) <br /> Vapor Density(Relative to Air): data unavailable <br /> Specific Gravity: 1.24 to 1.26 at 68.0'F(NTP, 1992) <br /> Boiling Point: Decomposes (NIOSH, 2003) <br /> Molecular Weight: 257.18 (EPA, 1998) <br /> Water Solubility- greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66°F(NTP, 1992) <br /> IDLH: I mg/m3 (NIOSH, 2003) <br /> AEGLs(Acute Exposure Guideline Levels) <br /> No AEGL information available. <br /> E (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines) <br /> No ERPG information available. <br /> PACs (Protective Action Criteria) <br /> ........... <br /> Chemical PAC-1 PAC-2 PAC-3 <br /> ............................. <br /> I Paraquat dichloride(1910-42-5) 0.1 mg/m3 0.15 mg/m3 1 mg/m3 <br /> (SCAPA, 2012) <br /> http://127.0.0.1:54673/report?key=CH5103 4/15/2015 <br />