How should I care for someone who has been poisoned by dry chemicals?

American Red Cross

In the case of poisoning with dry chemicals, such as lime, brush off the chemicals with gloved hands or a cloth.
Carefully remove any contaminated clothing, but avoid contaminating yourself or others.
Flush the affected area thoroughly with large amounts of water.
Be careful not to get any chemicals in your eyes or in the eyes of the person or bystanders.

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