What should be done if someone comes into contact with methyl isocyanate?
If you think that you or someone you know may have come into contact with methyl isocyanate, contact the local county health department right away. (Visit http://www.idph.state.il.us/local/alpha.htm for a listing of all county health departments in Illinois or check your local phone book.) If you or someone you know is showing symptoms of methyl isocyanate poisoning, call your health care provider or the Illinois Poison Center right away. The toll-free number for the poison center is 1-800-222-1222.
