New look for ease of use A lot of feedback was received globally regarding the difficulties in opening the current Eyewash bottles (LPMs). One of the main causes identified was that the neck colour was the same as the cap, resulting in clients attempting to twist the neck off instead of just the cap. For…
Sasol chooses Diphoterine® During August 2017 Sasol had two chemical splash incidents resulting in the use of Diphoterine®. In both instanced Chlor Alkali was splashed onto skin causing chemical burns, with serious injuries being prevented by the use of Diphoterine® Solution. One instance was coupled with additional steam exposure, causing thermal burns. For further information,…
Violence is in the news more than ever before There are some types of violence that are often discussed and other types which are more hidden and insidious. Every year, hundreds of women and/or children are victims of chemical attacks by members of their family circle. This is notably the case in Bangladesh, but it also occurs…
MSDS now featuring Diphoterine® Manganese Metal Company (MMC) now recommends the use of Diphoterine® Solution as a first-aid measure for the use of their Electrolytic Manganese Metal Flakes for both skin and eye contact. Download the full MSDS sheet by clicking on the below image. You will find mention of Diphoterine® Solution on page 2…
The Solution to Emergency Chemical Splash Treatment has arrived Enhance your company’s Chemical Accident Response Management program while safeguarding your employee’s well-being by using the next-generation chemical splash treatment: Diphoterine® Solution. “History has shown that the traditional use of water as a means of emergency decontamination, whilst beneficial, has its serious limitations. Chemical burns,…
Diphoterine® at 1 000mph! The BLOODHOUND SSC Project is driven by two major passions. Firstly to reach a land speed of 1000 mph and secondly to do it safely. The success of this project relies heavily on the use of some hazardous chemicals and during their discussions with the Cranfield University in 2014, it was…
Research Report submitted to the Faculty of Heath Science, University of Witwatersrand Bayanda Nothemba Mbamisa has done research on “The initial management of ocular chemical burns in an academic hospital” as part of her degree of Master of Medicine in Opthalmology. Study aim: to assess the role of pH measurement and the need for neutralising agents…
Ocular burns The University of Witwatersrand has done a study on various eye injuries in the workplace with particular reference to chemical ocular burns and the use of Diphoterine®. “Chemical or thermal burns need immediate attention and are true emergencies as the damage can be ongoing. Alkalis penetrate faster and deeper than acids but both…