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Chemical decontamination

Critical

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

Move upwind. Strip contaminated clothes. Flush with water 15 minutes. Call 112.

Step 1: Move the person upwind and away from the contamination source
Step 2: Remove contaminated clothing — cut off if needed, do not pull over the head if face is affected
Step 3: Flush skin and hair with running water for at least 15 minutes
Step 4: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes if any chemical contact — hold lids open gently
Step 5: Call 112 — say chemical exposure and that decontamination is underway

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use bleach, vinegar, or baking soda on chemical burns unless experts instruct.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT scrub aggressively — it drives chemicals deeper into skin.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT let contaminated clothing touch bare skin or car seats — bag and isolate it.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Chemical exposure. Decontamination with water in progress."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Give chemical name from label, body areas affected, and breathing status.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Follow instructions — ambulance may need to meet you upwind of the scene.

Any chemical exposure beyond minor splash needs medical evaluation after decontamination.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Eye exposure, large skin burns, or inhalation always need hospital care after flushing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Medical teams may continue decontamination and give specific antidotes.

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

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