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Old 11th Jul 2011, 09:06
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catseye
 
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avgas on skin.

Full travel,
you have been chemical burnt not allergic. The fuel works as a defatting agent that has been worked into your skin by clothing.

Get some burns dressing/spray, keep very clean and if it goes pussy or smelly see a doctor/medic asap.

A read of the MSDS for Avgas will provide further background.

Some crew have been burnt whilst removing contaminated clothing when it has lit off.

YOU ARE VERY LUCKY!.
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