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An eye wash station in a laboratory Eyewash is a fluid, commonly saline , used to physically wash the eyes in the case that they may be contaminated by foreign materials or substances. Eyewashes may be beneficial to those with sensitive eyes and can provide relief to the painful side effects of sensitivity.
Boric acid is a weak acid, with pK a (the pH at which buffering is strongest because the free acid and borate ion are in equal concentrations) of 9.24 in pure water at 25 °C. But apparent p K a is substantially lower in swimming pool or ocean waters because of interactions with various other molecules in solution.
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The top of the Eye or Eye/Face wash water flow must not fall below 33" (83.8 cm) and can be no higher than 53" (134.6 cm) from the floor surface floor the user is standing on (Section 5.4.4). The head or heads of the Eyewash or Eye/Face wash must be 6" (15.3 cm) away from any obstructions (Section 5.4.4).
In eye care, collyrium is an antique term for a lotion or liquid wash used as a cleanser for the eyes, particularly in diseases of the eye.The word collyrium comes from the Greek κολλύριον, eye-salve.
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At a meeting of the Society of Arts, on March 29, 1882, Professor Barff delivered a lecture, in which he announced his discovery of boro-glycerine. Barff had been attempting to find a way in which boric acid, a known antiseptic, could be used to preserve meats, at a time when beef prices were considered high.
The following is a sample recipe for BBS: 10 mM Sodium borate; 150 mM NaCl; Adjust pH to pH 8.2 The simplest way to prepare a BBS solution is to use BBS tablets.