First Aid and Decontamination Procedures
If you are accidentally sprayed, or if someone else
is sprayed accidentally, the following are some first aid
procedures that may help:
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Avoid panic.
- Do
not rub the face. This will aggravate the pain already being
experienced.
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The best immediate treatment is to expose the person to
fresh air, a breeze if possible. A fan can also be used.
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Flush the affected area with cool water either from the
tap or a garden hose.
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Clean the affected area with non-oil or cold cream based
soap. Do not use salves or greases on exposed area because
it will trap tear gas particles or OC resin onto the skin.
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If eyes are exposed, flush copiously with cool, fresh water
for 15 minutes.
- If
you wear contact lenses, remove them carefully once hands
are thoroughly clean.
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An ophthalmic examination should be performed by a physician
if irritation or pain persists after 15 minutes of flushing
with water.
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Clothing which is contaminated with tear gas should be removed
immediately and, if indoors, placed in a sealed plastic
bag or container.
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Persons assisting the subject should wear rubber gloves
to avoid residual contamination.
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If any irritation or pain persists after decontamination
procedures, a physician should examine the exposed area.
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