Carla was putting away a shipment of laboratory chemicals when she noticed that a bottle of formaldehyde was leaking. The liquid ran down her arm while she was taking the bottle to the laboratory sink. Almost immediately, her arm became red and irritated. What is the first thing Carla should do if she is not familiar with the emergency first-aid steps for a formaldehyde exposure?
A. Use a lab towel to wipe her arm dry
B. Consult the SDS to find appropriate first aid measures for formaldehyde
C. Pour alcohol over her arm to relieve the irritation
D. Take the rest of the day off and rest her arm
E. Go to the emergency room at the nearest hospital
Answer: B
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