This guide should not be construed to authorize emergency personnel to perform the procedures or activities indicated or implied. Care of persons exposed to toxic chemicals must be directed by a physician or other recognized authority. Odor - Slightly fishy odor when warm. Uses - Insecticide, fumigant, veterinary medicine, tanning. Seizures may be rapid in onset.
Caution is advised.
Acute exposure to nicotine may result in headache, dizziness, confusion, agitation, restlessness, lethargy, seizures, and coma. Cardiac arrhythmias may also occur. Acute exposure to nicotine may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination. Rescue vehicles should carry supplies such as plastic sheeting and disposable plastic bags to assist in preventing spread of contamination.