Body · Pattern guide
Chemical splash or burn
A chemical splash or suspected chemical burn needs immediate rinsing and emergency medical help. Guidance, not a diagnosis.
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Signs
acid, alkali, bleach or another corrosive chemical on the skinburning, stinging or pain after a chemical splashskin colour change, blistering or peeling after exposurecontaminated clothing or dry chemical remaining on the skin
What may help
Options
call emergency servicesremove contaminated clothing if safebrush off dry chemical before rinsingrinse under cool or lukewarm running water
When to get help
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Call emergency services and start first aid now. Remove contaminated clothing if safe, brush dry chemical off before using water, then rinse with plenty of cool or lukewarm running water while help is arranged. Do not apply cream or another chemical, and go to hospital even if the area initially looks small.
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