Avoid bodily contact with the material. Wear full protective clothing. See the introductory information section at the beginning of the profiles for additional information. Burning of throat and skin are prominent symptoms. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain may occur several hours after exposure.
Shock occurs because of extensive vascular damage.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact with material, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. Speed in removing material from skin is of extreme importance. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes at the site.