Protective masks

Oxahc acid is not flammable but its decomposition products, both formic acid and carbon monoxide, are toxic and flammable. Its dust and mist are irritating, especially under prolonged contact. Personnel who handle oxahc acid should wear mbber gloves, aprons, protection masks or goggles, etc, to avoid skin contact and inhalation. Adequate ventilation also should be provided in areas in which oxahc acid dust fumes are present. 

Inhalation of extremely fine carbide, cobalt, and nickel powders should be avoided. Efficient exhaust devices, dust filters, and protective masks are essential when handling these powders. 

Dust Inhalation. During processing, fine carbon filaments (5—10 p.m in diameter) may break and be circulated in the air as a carbon dust that can be inhaled by operators. Studies (71) show the fibers are too large to represent a respiratory health risk however they often create discomfort, and a protective mask is recommended when working in areas where carbon fiber dust is present. 

An extension of this general elimination process can be seen in the use of 2-trimethylsilylethanol and its derivatives as protecting/masking groups for molecules with labile hydrogens ... 

Skin Contact Don respiratory protective masks and gloves remove victim from agent source immediately flush skin and... 

Protective mask and permeable protective clothing for ED vapor and small droplets impermeable protective clothing for protection against large droplets, splashes, and smears. 

Skin Contact Don respiratory protective masks and gloves remove victim from agent source immediately flush skin and clothes with 5% solution of sodium hypochlorite or liquid household bleach within 1 min cut and remove contaminated clothing flush contaminated skin area again with 5% sodium hypochlorite solution then wash contaminated skin area with soap and water seek medical attention immediately. Ingestion Do not induce vomiting give victim milk to drink seek medical attention immediately. 

Field protection Protective mask and protective clothing. 

Field protection Protective mask and permeable protective clothing for vapor... 

Field protection A properly fitting protective mask protects the respiratory... 

Field protection Protective mask. CK will break or penetrate a protective... 

Quick-acting casualty agent. Used for degradation of canisters or filter elements in protective mask. 

Field protection Protective mask. Liquid AC can penetrate skin but, because AC has a high LCt50 and because liquid AC is not likely to be encountered in the field, protective clothing is required only in unusual situations. 

Field protection The principles applied to the nerve agents apply equally as well to the incapacitating agents. It is possible that such agents will be disseminated by smoke-producing munitions or aerosols, using the respiratory tract as a route of entry. The use of protective mask, therefore, is essential. The skin is usually a much less effective route. 

Inhalation Hold breath and don respiratory protection mask administer immediately, in rapid succession, all three Nerve Agent Antidote Kits, Mark I injectors if severe signs of agent exposure appear use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when approved mask-bag or oxygen delivery systems are... 

Eye Contact Flush eyes immediately with water for 10-15 min, then don a respiratory protective mask. Although miosis may be an early sign of agent exposure, do not administer an injection when miosis is the only sign present seek medical attention immediately. 

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