Chemical skin burn

●Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Brush dry chemical off. Flush water 20+ minutes. Remove clothes. Call 112.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT neutralize acid with base or vice versa — this causes heat and worse injury.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use ice, oil, or toothpaste.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT delay flushing to find the product name.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say chemical burn, product name if known, flushing in progress.

All chemical burns need emergency care — depth worsens while chemical remains on skin.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All chemical skin burns need hospital assessment even if pain fades.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flush with water. Do not neutralize. Identify product label if safe to read later.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

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