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Plastic casting resin poisoning: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services now if there is:

    • Trouble breathing, severe wheezing, or blue or grey lips
    • Collapse, seizure, confusion, or difficulty waking
    • Severe chest or abdominal pain
    • Drooling or inability to swallow
    • Vomiting blood
    • Sudden or continuing loss of vision
    • A large or deep chemical burn
    • Exposure in a confined space with more than one affected person

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Contact a poison centre promptly after swallowing any amount of uncured resin or hardener.

    Also seek advice after a significant inhalation, an eye splash, or skin contact with a corrosive product.

    Do not wait for symptoms before calling.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Arrange routine medical follow-up if a rash, cough, wheeze, eye discomfort, or swallowing problem continues after initial first aid.

    Follow-up is also important if symptoms repeatedly return during resin work.

The article also says

Do not enter a room with concentrated fumes to rescue someone unless it is safe and you have appropriate protective equipment.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Plastic casting resin poisoning. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.