Ricin, one of the most poisonous naturally occurring substances, has a long history as a chemical weapon. Photo by: Adityamadhav83 via Wikimedia Commons Take care to protect yourself from exposure by using rubber gloves, tongs or other such objects.Photo of the Ricinus communis (castor oil plant), and it's seeds. Then enclose that bag in another plastic bag and seal it too. Dispose of any exposed clothing by sealing it in a plastic bag.
If your eyes have been exposed, rinse them with lots of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Use soap and water to rinse skin exposed to ricin.After you are away from the suspected source of ricin, remove any clothing that may have ricin on it.While waiting for emergency medical help, follow these guidelines, which are offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: There's no vaccine or antidote for ricin poisoning. No widely available, reliable test exists to confirm exposure to ricin. Even a small amount of ricin may be fatal. The poison can kill within three days of exposure. Ingested ricin causes intestinal bleeding and organ damage. Inhaled ricin causes fever, chest tightness, cough and severe respiratory problems, including fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema). Signs and symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on whether a person inhales or ingests ricin. It can also be ingested from poisoned food or a contaminated water supply or injected. It can be turned into an aerosol and inhaled. Ricin can potentially be used as a biological weapon. Castor beans are used to make castor oil. Ricin is a poison that can be made from the waste left over from processing castor beans. If you think you've been exposed to ricin, get into fresh air and call 911 or your local emergency number right away.
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