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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
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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 ha
s
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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(253) 924-6013 (desk)
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