What is the treatment for methyl bromide poisoning?
• Prevention of illness after contact: First, leave the area where the methyl bromide was released and move to fresh air. • Remove clothing. • • Then, quickly take off clothing that may have methyl bromide on it. If possible, any clothing that has to be pulled over the head should be cut off the body instead so the chemical does not get near the eyes, mouth or nose. If helping other people remove their clothing, try to avoid touching any contaminated areas. • Wash affected areas. • • As quickly as possible, wash any methyl bromide from the skin with lots of soap and water. • If the eyes are burning or vision is blurred, rinse your eyes with plain water for 10 to 15 minutes. • If contact lenses are worn, remove them and put them with the contaminated clothing. Do not put the contacts back in. If eyeglasses are worn, wash them with soap and water. Eyeglasses can be put back on after they are washed. • If you are wearing jewelry that you can wash with soap and water, wash it and put it ba
