Carla was putting away a shipment of laboratory chemicals when she noticed that a bottle of formaldehyde was leaking. The liquid ran down her arm while she was taking the bottle to the laboratory sink. Almost immediately, her arm became red and irritated. She asks you what she should do. If you are not familiar with the emergency first aid steps for a formaldehyde exposure, what is the first thing you should do?

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The best first course of action when facing an unfamiliar chemical exposure is to consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to identify the proper first aid measures. The MSDS will provide instructions on how to handle accidental exposures, including how to remove any contaminated clothing, the use of first aid measures such as flushing with water or neutralizing with a certain chemical, and when to seek medical attention.

Carla Was Putting Away a Shipment of Laboratory Chemicals When