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Wood preservation facilities, ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate: chapter C, table 5

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Table 5. First Aid Measures for Exposure to Ammoniacal Copper Zinc Arsenate (ACZA) Solution/Concentrate and Ammonium Hydroxide Concentrate

Exposure	First action	Second action
Eye contact	Immediately flush eyes with flowing water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Flush eyes for at least 30 minutes. If exposed person wears contact lenses, remove them 5 minutes after rinsing and then continue rinsing for at least 30 minutes Workers Should not wear contact lenses	Call an industrial physician or poison control centre immediately for subsequent advice. Get medical attention (have product label at hand).
Skin contact	Flush contaminated area immediately with flowing water, while removing soaked clothing or articles in contact with the skin. Continue to flush contaminated skin for at least 15 minutes.	Call an industrial physician or poison control centre immediately for subsequent advice. Get prompt medical attention if the skin becomes inflamed (redness, itchiness or pain) (have product label at hand).
Inhalation	Immediately remove the exposed person to fresh air (coughing and sneezing occur almost immediately after excessive inhalation of ammonia fumes).	If breathing has stopped: call 911 or an ambulance apply artificial respiration with barrier device. Keep the affected person warm and quiet. Get immediate medical attention (have product label at hand).
Ingestion	Give conscious victim a large quantity of water or milk. Never give liquids to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting.	Call an industrial physician or the poison control centre immediately for subsequent advice. (have product label at hand) (Stomach pumping by medical personnel is desirable.)

Personnel should follow the recommendations from Table 6 of Chapter A, outlining general precautions and personal hygiene measures.

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