Analytik Jena multi EA 4000 - Page 20

Safety instructions
18 Edition 01/2016 multi EA 4000
IMPORTANT
In case of damage from methanol carry out the following first aid measures without delay
(ensure your own protection first):
 after skin contact:
Remove the contaminated clothing, rinse the affected skin areas with plenty of wa-
ter.
 after eye contact:
Rinse the eyes with the eye lids open with plenty of water, then immediately consult
an optician.
 after inhalation:
Bring the affected person into fresh air. In case of respiratory failure apply artificial
ventilation immediately, supply oxygen where necessary. Consult a physician imme-
diately.
 after swallowing:
Give plenty of water to drink (possibly several liters). Induce vomiting. Give ethanol
to drink (e. g. 1 glass of a 40% alcoholic drink). Consult a physician and point out
methanol.
Always immediately consult a physician after carrying out the first aid measures!
Thymol
When handling thymol observe in particular the following notes:
 Thymol is hazardous to health when swallowed (chemical burns)!
 Provide eye wash bottles at the workplace.
 Ensure adequate ventilation in the laboratory rooms.
 Thymol is toxic to water-borne organisms and can cause long-term damage in wa-
terways!
 Thymol must not enter the sewage system, surface water or ground water! The ap-
plicable regulations for disposal must be meticulously observed.
 Only store thymol sealed in its original container! Observe the notes on the labels.