What is the procedure for a chemical burn?

Take off any clothing or jewelry that it is touching. Immediantly rinse cool water over the burn for about ten minutes. the loosely apply a gauze and call emergency care if enccasary at 800-222-1222. If you are at school in a lab, use the fountain provided in the classroom (usually bright yellow) to rinse it whilst having a partner alert a teacher. Await further intruction.

1. REMOVE THE CHEMICAL CAUSING THE BURN
2. Remove the contaminated clothing or jewelry
3. Rinse the burn immediately
4. loosely apply a bandage or a gauze
5. consider a tetanus shot
6. If you want you can take a pain reliever