First Aid Facilities : Eye wash fountain, safety shower and normal wash room facilities.
Advice to Doctor : Treat symptomatically. Symptoms of fluoride overexposure may include salivation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, laboured breathing. Fluoride ion can reduce serum calcium levels possibly causing fatal hypocalcemia. Prolonged exposure to fluoride dusts, vapours or mists results in perforation of the nasal septum. Chronic effects include excessive calcium precipitation by the fluoride ion in the bones, ligaments and tendons.
| Skin : | Eye : |
| Promptly wash with plenty of soap and water, then flush with water until all chemical is removed. Get medical attention for any irritation. Promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. | Immediately flush eyes with large quantities of water for 15-20 minutes, holding eyelids open to allow: thorough flushing. Get medical attention for potential corneal damage. |
| Person-related safety precautions: | Measures for environmental protection: |
| Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation | Do not allow material to be released to the environment without propergovernmental permits. |
| Eye Contact : |
| Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention. |
