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beta mercapethanol
Hello,
I had beta mercapethanol spill on my leg at work. It was in a buffer solution and diluted about 1000 fold. I spilled close to 10 ml of the buffer on my jeans and it did reach the skin on my leg. I quickly went to restroom and washed my leg with water. I don't have any symptoms and my leg appears normal. I am concerned because the MDSS says that the skin can absorb it. Do I have reason to be concerned if after 4 hours I do not have any symptoms? I would appreciate any advice that you could offer.
I had beta mercapethanol spill on my leg at work. It was in a buffer solution and diluted about 1000 fold. I spilled close to 10 ml of the buffer on my jeans and it did reach the skin on my leg. I quickly went to restroom and washed my leg with water. I don't have any symptoms and my leg appears normal. I am concerned because the MDSS says that the skin can absorb it. Do I have reason to be concerned if after 4 hours I do not have any symptoms? I would appreciate any advice that you could offer.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
You do not have anything to worry about if you have not experienced blistering, irritation or swelling of the skin that was exposed to beta mercaptoethanol.
Beta mercaptoethanol is a severe irritant to the skin and mucous membranes. In the event of an exposure, it is extremely important to immediately irrigate the exposed areas of skin and mucous membranes with copious amounts of water.
You might consider viewing MIT's website:
http://mit.edu/7.02/resources/sops/beta_mercap.gif
Please follow-up with additional questions that you may have.
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
You do not have anything to worry about if you have not experienced blistering, irritation or swelling of the skin that was exposed to beta mercaptoethanol.
Beta mercaptoethanol is a severe irritant to the skin and mucous membranes. In the event of an exposure, it is extremely important to immediately irrigate the exposed areas of skin and mucous membranes with copious amounts of water.
You might consider viewing MIT's website:
http://mit.edu/7.02/resources/sops/beta_mercap.gif
Please follow-up with additional questions that you may have.
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
thank you for your help.
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