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No. 34 (March 1961)
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SPRAYING PRECAUTIONS

With the advent of modern sprays, especially Sytamic and Toxic materials, for instance, Nicotine Sulphate, Malathion, etc., extreme caution should be taken.

1.

Avoid contact of the concentrated material with the skin and mouth.

2.

Wash off any liquid spilled on the skin, using soap and running water.

3.

After spraying, cleanse all exposed parts in a similar manner.

4.

Keep liquid out of reach of children.

5.

Avoid eating, drinking or smoking during spraying operations.

6.

Leave the spraying areas should headaches or tightness of the chest develop.