Hello how are you? without much wasting time, we a going to look the topic above what to do as a scientist when chemical splash into your eye when working in the laboratory. mostly in chemistry laboratory, as accident is bound to happen, so we have to informed and teach people mostly the up coming aspiring scientist what to do in other not to be a victim of there own work; now let start our main discussion; If a chemical does get into your eye, flush it with gently flowing water for 15 minutes. Do not try to neutralize an acid or base in the eye. Because of the natural tendency of the eyelids to shut when something is in the eye, they must be held upon during the washing. If there is no eyewash fountain in the laboratory,
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| how to hold your when washing, with eye washer |
a piece of rubber tubing attached to a tap is a good substitute. Do not
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| fountain eye washer |
take time to put together a fountain if you have something in your eye, however! Either splash your eye (held open) with water from the tap immediately or lie down on the floor and have someone pour a gentle stream of water into your eye. Time is important. The sooner you can wash a chemical out of your eye, the less the damage will be. After the eye has been flushed, medical treatment is strongly advised. For any corrosive chemical, such as sodium hydroxide, prompt medical attention is imperative.
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