Decontamination shower

A decontamination solution should offer fast and effective decontamination of bodies and surfaces in contact with corrosive and toxic hazardous substances such as strong acids and bases, oxidants, formaldehyde, phenols, organic solvents, hydrofluoric acid, and fluorides. Decontamination solutions come in various sizes, to match the need for solutions to assist in accidents ranging from minor to more significant.

A decontamination shower is a critical piece of specialized equipment utilized in emergency situations to cleanse individuals exposed to hazardous or corrosive substances. Designed to thoroughly drench the user’s head and body, these showers serve as a rapid and effective means of washing away harmful contaminants from the skin, clothing, and equipment. By neutralizing or rinsing away hazardous materials, decontamination showers play a pivotal role in preventing burns, scarring, serious injury, or even fatalities.

In various industries, especially those where workers face potential chemical exposure, decontamination showers are indispensable. One such scenario is in the handling of hydrofluoric acid, a highly corrosive substance with significant industrial applications.

Hydrofluoric acid plays a crucial role in diverse sectors:

• Mining industry
  Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is a critical, highly corrosive chemical used extensively in the mining and mineral processing industries, primarily for its unique ability to dissolve silica-based minerals and oxides.
  
  
• Semicoductor industry
  Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is a critical, high-purity chemical used in the semiconductor industry for etching silicon dioxide, cleaning silicon wafers, and surface preparation.
  
  
• Glass Manufacturing
  Hydrofluoric acid is essential in the final phase of glass manufacturing, where it aids in dissolving silica, ensuring a smooth and transparent finish crucial for products like crystal glass.

• Pharmaceuticals
  Within the pharmaceutical industry, hydrofluoric acid serves as a precursor to fluoride compounds, crucial in the production of antibiotics and other medicinal products.

• Petrochemicals
  In the petrochemical industry, hydrofluoric acid acts as a catalyst in the alkylation process, enhancing oil yields and improving the quality of the produced oil.

• Agriculture 
  Hydrofluoric acid finds application in agriculture for the preparation of insecticides, herbicides, and pesticides enriched with fluorine.

• Polymers 
  Considered essential in polymer production containing fluorine, hydrofluoric acid contributes to the synthesis of various fluorine-containing polymers.

Given its widespread use across industries, the importance of decontamination showers cannot be overstated. These decontamination solutions not only safeguard the well-being of workers but also serve as a crucial line of defense against the potential hazards associated with chemical exposure, highlighting their indispensable role in ensuring workplace safety and mitigating risks effectively.

Plum BodyNeutrAll is a mobile body shower designed for first aid in chemical accidents, providing a highly effective decontamination solution for skin, surfaces, and clothing.

Plum BodyNeutrAll is a medical device certified in the European Union for decontamination on uninjured skin and clothing after contact with oxidizing agents, acids, bases, aldehydes, hydrofluoric acid, and fluorides.

Transparency is a standout feature. At Plum Safety, we openly disclose the composition of Plum BodyNeutrAll. Plum BodyNeutrAll offers a shelf life of at least three years, providing extended usability compared to other decontamination solutions on the market.

Plum BodyNeutrAll – 5L

Plum BodyNeutrAll (5L) provides quick help for accidents with:

• Strong acids and alkalis
• Phenol
• Formaldehyde
• Hydrofluoric acid and fluorides
• Organic solvents

Plum BodyNeutrAll – 600ml

Plum BodyNeutrAll (600ml) provides quick help for accidents with:

• Strong acids and alkalis
• Peroxides(Peroxider) – Chlorine(Klor)  -Hypochlorite(Hypoklorit) – Bromine(Brom)
• Phenol (Fenol)
• Formaldehyde (Formaldehyd)
• Hydrofluoric acid (Fluorvätesyra) and fluorides(Fluorider)
• Explosives and oxidizing chemicals
• Organic solvents (Organiska lösningsmedel)

Plum BodyNeutrAll – 100ml

Plum BodyNeutrAll (100ml) provides quick help for accidents with:

• All acids (incl. hydrofluoric acid), alkalis, solvents, etc.

• Accident
  In case of chemical accidents, bring Plum BodyNeutrAll to the affected area / person to activate the decontamination shower on site.

• Activate the shower
  Activate Plum BodyNeutrAll according to the instructions. This usually involves some transferring of the solution to activate the decontamination shower correctly.

• Application
  Wet the affected area well. A saturating wetting of the affected area is sufficient. Continuous rinsing is not needed.

• Wait 30 seconds 
  Leave on for 30 seconds, further rinsing with water is not directly necessary and can also be done later.

• Avoid eye contact
  Plum BodyNeutrAll is not suitable for rinsing the eye due to the high capacity of neutralizing substances. In case of an accident involving the eyes, rinse the eyes with sterile irrigation solution from Plum Safety if necessary – and seek medical advice. If possible, show the bottle label of chemicals involved in the accident.
  
  
• Attention!
  Do not spray into open wounds, onto damaged skin or mucous membrane.

• Rinse the bottle
  If only a small amount of product was removed during an application, follow the instructions qualified for re-use. For some of our products, cleaning will be needed to restore the functional readiness, avoiding crystallization and clogging of the spray head.

• Report the incident
  Inform your safety supervisor about the incident for proper documentation and follow-up actions.

Plum BodyNeutrAll contains ascorbic acid, an amino acid buffer, and calcium ions as active substances. Glycerin, polyethylene and glycol are solubilizers for organic chemicals.

Plum BodyNeutrAll:

• educes strong oxidants to compounds that are no longer active – such as:
  • chlorine
  • hypochlorite
  • chlorine dioxide
  • chloramine, bromine
  • iodine
  • fluorine
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • peracetic acid

• binds:
  • aldehydes into imines
  • phenols into ammines
  • heavy metals into ammine complexes
  • hydrofluoric acid & fluorides into the sparingly soluble calcium fluoride

• dissolves organic solvents and chemicals

Plum BodyNeutrAll can be used immediately. When correctly prepared installation of 5L and 600ml, no further mixing of solution is necessary before use of the product in case of an accident.

A red coloration of the sprayed area shows that oxidizing agents have been inactivated. In other words, the products contain a color indicator that shows that the effect has occurred. This indicator changes from colorless to red. The colorant is water-soluble, and an additive permitted under cosmetic and pharmaceutical legislation.

Achieving a saturating wetting of the skin is sufficient. Whereas other products in the market necessitate ongoing rinsing, this aspect stands out as a distinctive feature for Plum BodyNeutrAll.