Chemical first aid advances
WATER HAS long been the benchmark for chemical first aid, but new clinical evidence and European certification recognise the benefits of Diphoterine solution as a more effective alternative.

While water and saline can wash chemicals from the skin’s surface, Diphoterine solution is designed to remove chemicals that have penetrated tissue but have not yet reacted, helping to limit further harm.
For 25 years, Diphex Solutions Limited has worked alongside PREVOR to advance chemical first aid, building knowledge through real-world applications and published clinical research.

The company says the latest clinical evaluation, supporting the renewal of European Class IIa certification, recognises a specific comparative benefit: Diphoterine solution prevents or reduces the severity of chemical injuries more effectively than water when used for immediate or delayed washing.
The company highlights three approved clinical benefits:
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Reduced severity of chemical injuries.
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Reduced need for secondary medical care.
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Reduced pain, potentially eliminating the need for painkillers.
PREVOR is presenting the science behind these findings at ISBI 2026 in Santiago, highlighting what the evidence means for workplaces, emergency responders and hospitals.
Diphex Solutions continues to champion the importance of prompt action following chemical exposure and raising awareness of advances in chemical first aid.
For more information, vist www.diphex.com
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