Decontamination

Name:
Decontamination
Detailed information:
Removal of radioactive poisons from skin, clothing, equipment, etc. Skin can often be decontaminated by washing with soap and water; application of titanium dioxide paste or a saturated solution of potassium permanganate followed by a rinse of 5% sodium bisulfite is approved procedure. Contaminated clothing should not be sent to commercial laundries or burned in open incinerators. Water, steam, and detergents are effective on painted or metal surfaces.