YSI 600DW-B Sonde - Manual (Page 255)

Health and Safety Appendix A
FIRST AID:
INHALATION - Remove victim from exposure area to fresh air immediately. If breathing has
stopped, give artificial respiration. Keep victim warm and at rest. Seek medical attention
immediately.
SKIN CONTACT - Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash affected area with soap or
mild detergent and large amounts of water (approx. 15-20 minutes). Seek medical attention
immediately.
EYE CONTACT - Wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water (approx. 15-20 minutes),
occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately.
INGESTION - If victim is conscious, immediately give 2 to 4 glasses of water and induce vomiting
by touching finger to back of throat. Seek medical attention immediately.
YSI Ammonium Standard Solutions: 3841, 3842, and 3843
INGREDIENTS:
T Ammonium Chloride
T Lithium Acetate Dihydrate
T Sodium Azide (trace)
T Hydrochloric acid
CAUTION - AVOID INHALATION, SKIN CONTACT, EYE CONTACT OR INGESTION.
MAY AFFECT MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
May be harmful by ingestion or skin absorption. May cause eye and skin irritation. The chemical,
physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Ingestion of large quantities of lithium salts can affect the central nervous system producing
symptoms ranging from dizziness to collapse. It may also cause kidney damage, nausea, and
anorexia. Note that the ingestion of harmful quantities form the solutions is considered unlikely
given the low concentration of lithium and the volumes likely to be handled.
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