First Aid - Chemical in Eye (Method 2)

• Slowly pour lukewarm water into the eye from a pitcher or glass.

Duration of Irrigation:

• For harmless substances (e.g., sunscreen or hair spray), irrigation only needs to be carried out for 2-3 minutes.
• For stronger chemicals that cause more irritation and stinging (e.g., ammonia, vinegar, alcohol or household bleach), flush the eye for 5-10 minutes.
• For acids, irrigate the eye continuously for 10 minutes.
• For alkalis, irrigate the eye continuously for 20 minutes.
• For any chemical particles that can't be flushed away, wipe them away with a moistened cotton swab.

Special Notes:

• Begin irrigation immediately!
• Never irrigate with antidotes such as vinegar (Reason: the chemical reaction can cause more damage) .