Emergency Procedures for Roundup
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Inhalation (Breathing in Fumes)
- Move the affected person to an area with fresh air
- If the person has difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention
- If safe to do so, remove contaminated clothing and wash the affected skin
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Eye Contact
- Rinse the eyes immediately with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes. Hold the eyelids open during rinsing.
- Seek medical attention if irritation or redness persists
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Skin Contact
- Remove contaminated clothing and shoes
- Wash the affected skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes
- Seek medical attention if skin irritation, redness, or a rash develops
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Ingestion (Swallowing)
- Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional
- Rinse the mouth and provide the person with water or milk if they are conscious
- Seek immediate medical attention
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Spills
- In case of a spill, prevent the herbicide from spreading. Use absorbent materials, such as cat litter or sand, to contain and soak up the spill.
- Wear appropriate PPE, including gloves and eye protection, when cleaning up the spill
- Place the contaminated materials in a labeled, sealed container for proper disposal
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Fire or Heat Exposure
- Roundup is not flammable. In case of a fire involving Roundup containers, use extinguishing agents suitable for the fire type (e.g., water, foam, dry chemical).
Emergency Procedures for Preen
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Inhalation (Breathing in Fumes)
- Move the affected person to an area with fresh air
- If the person has difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention
- If safe to do so, remove contaminated clothing and wash the affected skin
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Eye Contact
- Rinse the eyes immediately with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes. Hold the eyelids open during rinsing.
- Seek medical attention if irritation or redness persists
-
Skin Contact
- Remove contaminated clothing and shoes
- Wash the affected skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes
- Seek medical attention if skin irritation, redness, or a rash develops
-
Ingestion (Swallowing)
- Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional
- Rinse the mouth and provide the person with water or milk if they are conscious
- Seek immediate medical attention
-
Spills
- In case of a spill, prevent the herbicide from spreading. Use absorbent materials, such as cat litter or sand, to contain and soak up the spill.
- Wear appropriate PPE, including gloves and eye protection, when cleaning up the spill
- Place the contaminated materials in a labeled, sealed container for proper disposal
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Fire or Heat Exposure
- Preen is not flammable. In case of a fire involving Preen containers, use extinguishing agents suitable for the fire type (e.g., water, foam, dry chemical).
Always follow the specific emergency procedures and first-aid instructions provided on the product labels for Roundup and Preen.