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Description of first aid measures <br /> If inhaled <br /> Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. <br /> Following skin contact <br /> ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. <br /> Following eye contact <br /> First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. <br /> Following ingestion <br /> Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately. <br /> Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed <br /> INHALATION: high concentrations cause dizziness, anesthesia, lung irritation. SKIN: may cause frostbite; phenol inhibitor may be absorbed through skin if large <br /> amounts of liquid evaporate. (USCG, 1999) <br /> Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed <br /> Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand- <br /> valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing <br /> water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible)to maintain an open airway and <br /> prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Carbon tetrachloride and related compounds <br /> SECTION 5: Firefighting measures <br /> Extinguishing media <br /> If material on fire or involved in fire: Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Cool all affected containers with <br /> flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. <br /> Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical <br /> Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Forms highly toxic combustion products such as hydrogen chloride, phosgenic, and carbon monoxide. Behavior in Fire: <br /> Container may explode in fire. Gas is heavier than air and may travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. (USCG, 1999) <br />