The harm of isopropyl alcohol to human body

We may not be familiar with isopropyl alcohol, but it is indeed widely present in some of our daily items. For example, deodorants are often used in toilets to absorb odors. Deodorants contain isopropyl alcohol. There are also some cosmetics with very fragrant smells. Isopropyl alcohol is a very volatile substance with certain toxicity. It is very easy to explode when exposed to fire. It is very harmful and can cause damage to the respiratory system. It is a very dangerous substance.

The alcohol vapor produced after isopropyl alcohol evaporates is toxic and has an unpleasant odor, which can have a harmful effect on human health. Many developed countries stipulate that the threshold value of isopropyl alcohol in the workplace is only 200-400 ml per cubic meter; moreover, isopropyl alcohol emissions will also pollute the environment. Isopropyl alcohol is a photochemical oxidant. Like other trace gases existing near the ground, it will form ozone when exposed to sunlight, resulting in the so-called "summer smog" phenomenon. Photochemical smog can irritate people's eyes and respiratory system, endanger people's health and plant growth. Therefore, isopropyl alcohol is a chemical that is harmful to both the environment and the human body. Reducing its use in printing is an inevitable trend.

Health Hazards:

Exposure to high concentrations of vapor may cause headaches, drowsiness, ataxia, and irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. Oral administration may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, coma, and even death.

Prolonged skin contact may cause dryness and cracking of the skin.

Skin contact:

Take off contaminated clothing and rinse skin thoroughly with soap and water.

Eye Contact:

Lift the eyelids and rinse with running water or saline. Seek medical attention.

Inhalation:

Quickly leave the scene to fresh air. Keep the airways open. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing stops, perform artificial respiration immediately. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion:

Drink plenty of warm water and induce vomiting. Gastric lavage. Seek medical attention.

Emergency treatment and disposal methods:

1. Emergency treatment of leakage

Isolate the leaked contaminated area and set up warning signs around it. It is recommended that emergency response personnel wear gas masks and chemical protective clothing. Do not come into direct contact with the leaked material, and stop the leak when safety is ensured. Mix with sand, dry lime or soda ash, then collect and transport to a waste disposal site for disposal. It can also be rinsed with plenty of water and the diluted washing water can be put into the wastewater system. In case of large-scale leakage, collect and recycle it or dispose of it after harmless treatment.

2. Protective measures

Respiratory protection: Wear a gas mask when necessary.

Eye protection: Wear chemical safety glasses.

Protective clothing: Wear work clothes (made of anti-corrosion materials).

Hand protection: Wear rubber gloves.

Others: After work, take a shower and change clothes. Pay attention to personal hygiene.

3. First aid measures

Skin contact: Take off contaminated clothes and rinse thoroughly with running water.

Eye contact: Immediately lift the eyelids and rinse with running water or saline for at least 15 minutes. Or rinse with 3% boric acid solution. Get medical attention immediately.

Inhalation: Move quickly away from the scene to fresh air. Perform artificial respiration if necessary. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion: If swallowed by mistake, rinse mouth immediately and give milk or egg white to drink. Seek medical attention.