Nextteq VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generators for Respirator Fit Testing - Manual (Page 8)

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VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generators Manual
Nextteq LLC 8406 Benjamin Road, Suite J, Tampa, FL 33634 USA
PN 50811300-340N Rev F 5/09
18. The smoke generator contains stannic chloride that combines with
humidity to liberate a white smoke consisting of hydrogen chloride
and tin compounds.
A. If inhaled and repeated coughing or trouble breathing occurs,
immediately remove test subject to fresh clean air. Restore
and support breathing as necessary.
B. If coughing or breathing difficulty persists, immediately
provide oxygen and immediately contact a physician.
C. If smoke contacts eyes, immediately flush eyes with copious
amounts of clean running water for fifteen minutes, including
under eyelids, and immediately contact a physician.
D. If smoke contacts a large area of skin, contacts skin for a
prolonged period, or if irritation persists, immediately flush
affected area with copious amounts of clean running water
for fifteen minutes and immediately contact a physician.
19. Do not use this product for Respirator Fit Testing or Sensitivity
Check if any of the following conditions are present:
A. The test subject has a pre-existing respiratory, cardiovascular,
or bronchial medical condition.
B. The test subject is under a physician’s care for a respiratory,
cardiovascular, or bronchial ailment; sinus, nasal or ear
infection; or impaired immune system.
C. The test subject is hypersensitive or allergic to stannic
chloride, stannic oxide, hydrogen chloride, tin tetrachloride,
tin compounds, or metal chloride.
D. The test subject has failed the medical evaluation specified by
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
Failure to comply with this warning could cause property damage,
serious injury or death.
20. Do not remove or adjust respirator during Respirator Fit Testing or
in the presence of smoke or fumes. Move to an area of fresh clean
air before removing or adjusting respirator.
21. NIOSH-approved HEPA or P100 series filters suitable for stannic
chloride or P100 equivalent filters specified by NIOSH should be
used in all fit testing.
Warnings