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Wood preservation facilities, inorganic boron: chapter I, table 5

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Table 5. First Aid Measures for Exposure to Borate

Exposure (17)	First action	Second action
Eye contact	Immediately flush eyes with flowing water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids (no rubbing). If exposed person wears contact lenses, remove those 5 minutes after rinsing and then continue for at least 10 minutes. Flush eyes for at least 15 minutes. Workers should not wear contact lenses	Call an industrial physician or poison control centre immediately for subsequent advice (have product label at hand). Get medical attention.
Skin contact	Flush contaminated area immediately with flowing water. Subsequently remove contaminated clothing. Continue to flush contaminated skin for at least 15-20 minutes.	Call an industrial physician or poison control centre immediately for subsequent advice (have product label at hand). Get prompt medical attention if the skin becomes inflamed (redness, itchiness or pain).
Inhalation	Immediately remove the exposed person to fresh air. If breathing has stopped: call emergency services (ex. 911) apply artificial respiration with barrier device	Keep the affected person warm and quiet. Get immediate medical attention (have product label at hand).
Ingestion	Call an industrial physician or poison control centre immediately for treatment advice (have product label at hand). Promptly have the exposed person sip water if able to swallow.	Never give liquids to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting.
Chronic symptoms requiring medical attention	There is no information on any adverse chronic effects of industrial use of borates.

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