Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. Also locate Ipecac syrup or a glass of salt water in case the medical advisor recommends inducing vomiting. Symptoms of exposure to this chemical include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, head and muscular aches, salivation, abdominal pain, metallic taste, shortness of breath, chest pain, cough with foamy or bloody sputum, and weakness. It affects the sense of smell, the kidneys, and heart rate.
Ingestion causes kidney and liver injuries.
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