greenmtnguy
Local Chapter Leader
I was reading an MSDS sheet on CA and found this interesting. Might come in handy. Maybe this will find it's way into the library.
SKIN CONTACT
Remove excess monomer. Soak in warm, soapy water. The monomer will come loose from the skin
Several hours. cured monomer does not present a health hazard even when bonded to the skin. Avoid
Contact with clothes, fabrics, rags, or tissue. Contact with these materials may cause polymerization.
The polymerization of large amounts of monomer will generate heat causing smoke, skin burns, and
Strong, irritating vapors, Wear PE gloves and apron when handling large amounts of adhesive.
SKIN ADHESION
First, immerse the bonded surfaces in warm, soapy water. Peel or roll the surfaces apart with the
Aid of a blunt edge, e.g.a spatula or a teaspoon handle: then remove adhesive form the skin with
Soap and water. Do not try to pull surfaces apart with a direct opposing action.
EYELID TO EYELID OR EYEBALL ADHESION
In the event that eyelids are stuck together or bonded to the eyeball, wash thoroughly with warm
Water and apply a gauze patch. The eye will open without further action, typically in 1-4days.
There will be no residual damage. Do not try to open the eyes by manipulation.
ADHESIVE ON THE EYEBALL
Cyanoacrylate introduced into the eyes will attach itself to the eye protein and well disassociate
From it over intermittent periods, generally covering several hours. This will cause periods of
Weeping until clearance is achieved. During the period of contamination, double vision may be
Experienced together with a lachrymatory effect, And it is important to understand the cause and
Realize that disassociation will normally occur within a matter of hours, Even with gross contamination.
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MOUTH
If lips are accidentally stuck together, apply lots of warm water to the lips and encourage maximum
Wetting and pressure from saliva inside the mouth. Peel or roll lips apart. Do not try to pull the lips
With direct opposing action. It is almost impossible to swallow Cyanoacrylate. The adhesive solidifies
And adheres in the mouth. Saliva will lift the adhesive in one half to two days. In case a lump forms
In the mouth, position the patient to prevent ingestion of the lump when it detaches.
SKIN CONTACT
Remove excess monomer. Soak in warm, soapy water. The monomer will come loose from the skin
Several hours. cured monomer does not present a health hazard even when bonded to the skin. Avoid
Contact with clothes, fabrics, rags, or tissue. Contact with these materials may cause polymerization.
The polymerization of large amounts of monomer will generate heat causing smoke, skin burns, and
Strong, irritating vapors, Wear PE gloves and apron when handling large amounts of adhesive.
SKIN ADHESION
First, immerse the bonded surfaces in warm, soapy water. Peel or roll the surfaces apart with the
Aid of a blunt edge, e.g.a spatula or a teaspoon handle: then remove adhesive form the skin with
Soap and water. Do not try to pull surfaces apart with a direct opposing action.
EYELID TO EYELID OR EYEBALL ADHESION
In the event that eyelids are stuck together or bonded to the eyeball, wash thoroughly with warm
Water and apply a gauze patch. The eye will open without further action, typically in 1-4days.
There will be no residual damage. Do not try to open the eyes by manipulation.
ADHESIVE ON THE EYEBALL
Cyanoacrylate introduced into the eyes will attach itself to the eye protein and well disassociate
From it over intermittent periods, generally covering several hours. This will cause periods of
Weeping until clearance is achieved. During the period of contamination, double vision may be
Experienced together with a lachrymatory effect, And it is important to understand the cause and
Realize that disassociation will normally occur within a matter of hours, Even with gross contamination.
4
MOUTH
If lips are accidentally stuck together, apply lots of warm water to the lips and encourage maximum
Wetting and pressure from saliva inside the mouth. Peel or roll lips apart. Do not try to pull the lips
With direct opposing action. It is almost impossible to swallow Cyanoacrylate. The adhesive solidifies
And adheres in the mouth. Saliva will lift the adhesive in one half to two days. In case a lump forms
In the mouth, position the patient to prevent ingestion of the lump when it detaches.
