3M Steri-Vac GSX Series - 4�2� First Aid

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Sterilizer / Aerator GSXSeries – Operator’sManual
4.2. FirstAid
Inhalation:
Move person to fresh air and seek medicalattention.
Skin or ClothingContact:
Immediately wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse. If signs/symptoms develop, seek medicalattention.
EyeContact:
Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15minutes. Remove contact lenses if easy to do so. Continue rinsing. Immediately seek medicalattention.
IfSwallowed:
Rinse mouth. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Immediately seek medicalattention.
Hazard statements of ethylene oxide(EO):
• Extremely flammablegas
• Contains gas under pressure, may explode ifheated
• Toxic ifinhaled
• Causes serious eyeirritation
• May cause drowsiness ordizziness
• Suspected of damaging fertility or an unbornchild
• May causecancer
• May cause geneticdefects
Consult the 3M™Steri‑Gas™ EO Gas Cartridge Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional information(www.3M.com).