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Subject: Re: Use of diphoterine in labs
Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 17:01:06 -0400
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Subject: Re: Use of diphoterine in labs
Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 15:25:45 -0700
Author: Michael Cooper


Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 13:25:35 -0700
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From: Paul Sonnenfeld <p_sonnenfeld**At_Symbol_Here**HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Use of diphoterine in labs
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I recall reading a peer-reviewed article in the ACGIH journal in 2006 or 20 07 about diphoterine.  It is supposed to neutralize liquids or other wise prevent the further dilution of light-end petroleum-based material (e. g., gasoline, diesel, JP-8), that more easily penetrate skin when d iluted.  What I was at NAS Whidbey Island, we were considering pur chasing diphoterine for use by spill respond personnel who had dermal conta ct with JP-8, avgas, gasoline, and diesel.

Paul Sonnenfeld, CPEA



Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 08:46:06 -0 700
From: MaryBeth.Lanza**At_Symbol_Here**WEYERHAEUSER.COM
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Use of d iphoterine in labs
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU

H i all,
I heard about this incident second hand.  Have any of you heard of diphoteri ne?

There recently has been a serious incident at a manufacturing site in Western Australia involving 98% H2SO4. As a result of this, corporate SHE is implementing the use of a wash solution called diphoterine. Has anyone heard of this? It's intended as a first aid measure (instead of water) to flush the skin and is supposed to ameliorate blisteri ng and/or reduce pain from contact with acids and alkalis.

If anyone has any knowledge of it or experience using it I would be interes ted in hearing about it.

Thanks.
MB

Mary Beth Lanza
Scientist - Infrared Spectroscopy
Analysis and Testing Services
WTC Chemical Hygiene Officer
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