First Aid Measures for Barium Sulfate

Gemme

02-18-2020 16:45:27

As we all know, barium sulfate is a non-toxic chemical that is insoluble in water. However, accidental inhalation of barium sulfate can cause chest tightness, chest pain, coughing, and eye irritation. Long-term inhalation can lead to baritosis. During use, some parts of our body may accidentally come into contact with it. If this happens, how should we handle it? Let me explain:

As we all know, barium sulfate is a non-toxic chemical that is insoluble in water. However, accidental inhalation of barium sulfate can cause chest tightness, chest pain, coughing, and eye irritation. Long-term inhalation can lead to baritosis. During use, some parts of our body may accidentally come into contact with it. If this happens, how should we handle it? Let me explain:

- **Skin Contact**: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse with running water.
- **Eye Contact**: Lift the eyelids and rinse with running water or saline. Seek medical attention.
- **Inhalation**: Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, provide oxygen. Seek medical attention.
- **Ingestion**: Drink plenty of warm water and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

Barium sulfate can pose certain hazards to the environment, atmosphere, and human body, so be careful and cautious when using it!