Operating Instructions: DAP
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1. 25062008 Operating Instructions DAP DAP Diphoterine Emergency washing solution for splashes of corrosive or irritating substances on the eye or the skin You have acquired a portable self contained hand spray DAP of Diphoterine and we thank you for your confidence in our products What is a DAP A DAP is an autonomous portable shower containing 5 litres of Diphoterine lt is intended for washing large chemical splashes up to an entire body within the first 60 seconds following an accident Principles of installation and use of the DAP Because of the 5 litres of Diphoterine it contains the DAP may be used for washing of large cutaneous surfaces up to the surface of an entire body within the first 60 seconds following an accident The DAP must be placed near zones at risk for chemical splashes It may also be transported by employees as they DIPHOTERINE ca pihan PAETE a ne i a move from one place to another Recommended protocol for maximum effectiveness The DAP is intended to be used for the first emergency decontamination of the entire body surface The effectiveness of the DAP comes from the active properties of Diphoterine At the time of an accident it is recommended to use the entire contents of the shower The victim of the cutaneous splash must completely undress in order not to increase the amount of time that the skin is in contact with the chemical e General recommendatio2. ns The DAP must be used as the first response and as the primary action Preliminary decontamination with water involves a delay in the application thus lost time And because of this delay the effectiveness of Diphoterine is reduced If Diphoterine is not available on the splash site never delay washing In the absence of Diphoterine use water Do not exceed the expiry date found on the label The DAP has a system which permits only a single use This system is intended to ensure that the entire contents of the DAP are used in the case of a large chemical splash e Scope of effectiveness and known limitations of Diphoterine Diphoterine makes it possible to stop the penetration of the chemicals and the development of all chemical burns except for splashes of hydrofluoric acid and its derivatives on which it has a reduced effect In this case it is especially recommended to use Scenttc studies testmonials toweologqica l data lists of tested products and the general conditions can be found on our website waww orevor com Laboratoire Prevor F 95 France www Hexafluorine a washing solution for splashes of both hydrofluoric acid and of fluorides in an acidic medium e What to do if the burn has already developed or if intervene after 60 seconds After 60 seconds and according to the type of chemicals the burn may have already developed Washing including on a burn that has already developed will impr
3. ove the Implementation of secondary care Diphoterine also appears beneficial in cases of delayed washing after 60 seconds In this case we recommend continuing the initial washing performed with a DAP of Diphoterine with a second washing the ideal duration is equal to 3 to 5 times the contact time e Upkeep and Maintenance The DAP does not require special storage It is however advised not to expose the product to freezing temperatures because the aqueous solution can freeze and thus may not be immediately usable There is however no loss of effectiveness after Diphoterine has thawed out The ideal temperature at which it should be used lies between 15 and 35 C The DAP must be replaced on or before the expiry date found on the label Mia a Diphoterine is a non irritating non allergenic and non toxic solution pH ANTICIPATE AND SAVE 234 Toxicology Laboratory amp Chemical Risk Management
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