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Tear gas in use in France 2007 Exploded tear gas canister in the air in Greece. Tear gas, also known as a lachrymatory agent or lachrymator (from Latin lacrima 'tear'), sometimes colloquially known as "mace" after the early commercial self-defense spray, is a chemical weapon that stimulates the nerves of the lacrimal gland in the eye to produce tears.
When the skin thaws, pain and severe discomfort can occur in the affected area. [7] There may be a smell of aerosol products such as deodorant around the affected area, the injury may itch or be painful, the skin may freeze and become hardened, blisters may form on the area, and the flesh can become red and swollen.
Photokeratitis or ultraviolet keratitis is a painful eye condition caused by exposure of insufficiently protected eyes to the ultraviolet (UV) rays from either natural (e.g. intense direct or reflected sunlight) or artificial (e.g. the electric arc during welding) sources.
Causes mild skin irritation H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction H318: Causes serious eye damage H319: Causes serious eye irritation H320: Causes eye irritation H330: Fatal if inhaled H331: Toxic if inhaled H332: Harmful if inhaled H333: May be harmful if inhaled H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if ...
Masks and your eyes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends masks to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. But it’s easy to make mask-wearing mistakes—like exposing ...
P337: If eye irritation persists: P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P338: Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P340: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P341: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in ...
Multiple Donald Trump supporters claim they suffered a mysterious eye injury and were forced to seek medical attention over the “unbearable” pain after sitting behind the former president ...
It is usually caused by allergies or viral infections, often inciting excessive eye rubbing. Chemosis is also included in the Chandler Classification system of orbital infections. If chemosis has occurred due to excessive rubbing of the eye, the first aid to be given is a cold water wash for eyes. [citation needed] Other causes of chemosis include: