Acetic Acid

First Aid Measures

Eye Contact:

In case of contact with eyes flush immediately with plenty of flowing water for 10 to 15 minutes holding eyelids apart and consult an ophthalmologist. Protect uninjured eye.

Skin Contact: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Immediate medical treatment re-quired because corrosive injuries that are not treated are hard to cure.

Inhalation: · If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.

• Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
• Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.

Ingestion: Drink plenty of water. Obtain medical attention.  If swallowed danger of perforation of the esophagus and the stomach (strong corrosive effects).