Just offer a sip of water or juice to drink. The Poison Center will monitor the patient at home for 24 hours to be sure the signs of aspiration do not occur. Skin and Eye Exposure Hydrocarbons leave the skin red and raw and can cause burns if not removed quickly. Irrigate the skin for 15 minutes with lukewarm water using a mild soap. If blisters are present an evaluation by a physician will be necessary.
Hydrocarbons cause severe eye irritation and possibly corneal abrasions.
Rinse the eyes for 20 minutes with large amounts of lukewarm water. If blurry vision, pain or discomfort persist, obtain an eye exam. Hydrocarbons may be safely used in the home when the label instructions are closely followed and the products are kept out of the reach of children.