• What should I do if someone becomes ill from breathing carbon black?
• What do I do if someone gets carbon black on their skin?
• What do I do if someone gets carbon black in their eyes?
• What do I do if someone swallows carbon black?
• Is there anything else I need to know about first aid?

What should I do if someone becomes ill from breathing carbon black?

If symptoms are experienced, remove source of contamination or have victim move to fresh air. Obtain medical advice immediately.

What do I do if someone gets carbon black on their skin?

If irritation occurs, wash gently and thoroughly with water and non-abrasive soap. If irritation persists, obtain medical advice immediately. Completely decontaminate clothing, shoes and leather goods before re-use or discard.

What do I do if someone gets carbon black in their eyes?

Do not allow victim to rub eye(s). Let the eye(s) water naturally for a few minutes. Have victim look right and left, and then up and down. If particle/dust does not dislodge, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until the particle/dust is removed, while holding the eyelid(s) open. DO NOT attempt to manually remove anything stuck to the eye(s).

What do I do if someone swallows carbon black?

Have victim rinse mouth thoroughly with water. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Have victim drink 240 to 300 mL (8 to 10 oz) of water. If vomiting occurs naturally, rinse mouth and repeat administration of water. Obtain medical advice immediately.

Is there anything else I need to know about first aid?

Consult a doctor and/or the nearest Poison Control Centre for all exposures except minor instances of inhalation or skin contact.

All first aid procedures should be periodically reviewed by a doctor familiar with the material and its conditions of use in the workplace.

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Document last updated on December 29, 1997

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