# Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/580 of 27 April 2020 granting a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘SOPURCLEAN’ (Text with EEA relevance), Division 5.3: Particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environment

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Particulars of likely direct or indirect adverse effects:
Severe chemical burns and/or corrosion of the eyes, mucosae, respiratory and digestive tract with the risk of perforation and intense pain. Absence of visual oral burns does not exclude esophageal burns.
If aspiration and/or ingestion occurs this may induce chemical pneumonia and metabolic acidosis.
First aid instructions:
Relocate the individual from the exposure source and remove any contaminated/spattered clothing articles.
In case of inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Allow the affected person to rest. Not expected to require first aid measures.
In case of eye exposure: Seek medical attention immediately. ALWAYS check for and remove contact lenses. Rinse immediately with plenty of water during 15 minutes and keep the eyelids open. Keep a bottle of water at hand.
In case of skin contact: Obtain medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash affected area with plenty of water. NO scrubbing.
In case of mouth contact or ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting, if the individual is conscious, able to swallow saliva without coughing and ingestion occurred in less than one hour proceed to mouth wash with plenty of water. Take to hospital.
NEVER administer liquids/solids orally to an impaired or unconscious individual; place individual in left sideways position with the head lowered and the knees bent.
Keep the individual calm and at rest, conserve body temperature and control breathing. If necessary check for pulse and initiate artificial respiration.
If symptoms persist or worsen bring individual to a healthcare center, bring packaging or label whenever possible.
NEVER LEAVE THE AFFECTED INDIVIDUAL UNATTENDED!
Advice for medical and healthcare personnel:
In case of ingestion consider performing an endoscopic procedure.
The use of ipecac syrup, neutralization and activated charcoal is not advised.
Symptomatic and supportive treatment.
WHEN ASKING FOR MEDICAL ADVICE KEEP PACKAGING OR LABEL AT HAND AND CALL YOUR LOCAL POISON CONTROL CENTER
Emergency measures to protect the environment:
Prevent entry into sewers and public waters.
Clean up any spills as soon as possible, using an absorbent material (earth, sand, ...) to collect the spill. Use suitable disposal containers.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2020/580/annex/part/II/division/2/division/5/division/5.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2020-580/annex/part-II/division-2/division-5/division-5.3
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