Saline eye wash solution in a sterile 500ml bottle for rinsing dust, debris and splashes from the eyes, for workplace first aid kits and stations.
Saline eye wash solution in a sterile 500ml bottle for rinsing dust, debris and splashes from the eyes, for workplace first aid kits and stations.
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Log in to access trade discountsSaline eye wash solution is sterile 0.9% sodium chloride, the same salt level as the eye’s natural fluid. This 500ml bottle is made by blow-fill-seal and sterilised by radiation, then closed with a tamper-resistant twist cap. It is used as first aid to rinse dust, dirt and splashes from the eyes, and to clean minor wounds on the skin.
When something hits the eye, the casualty often has one hand pressed to their face. A bottle that needs two hands or a tool to open wastes the first seconds of rinsing. This cap twists off with one hand in either direction, so the solution can reach the eye straight away.
Isotonic 0.9% saline: matches the natural salt content of the eye, so it rinses gently.
Tamper-resistant twist cap: opens with one hand and shows whether the seal has been broken.
Blow-fill-seal bottle: formed, filled and sealed in one process, then sterilised by radiation.
500ml for a 5-minute wash: the manufacturer recommends a 5-minute rinse with one bottle.
Squeezable medical class plastic: gives a controlled flow across the eye.
5-year shelf life: from manufacture, so stock lasts between first aid checks.
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First aiders and appointed persons
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| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product name | Saline Eye Wash Solution - Sterile 500ml Bottle |
| Product code | HSEW500 |
| Product type | Sterile saline eye wash, single use |
| Solution | Sodium chloride 0.9% w/v Ph. Eur. |
| Volume | 500ml |
| Recommended wash time | 5 minutes for one 500ml bottle |
| Sterilisation | Sterilised by radiation |
| Bottle | Medical class plastic, made by blow-fill-seal |
| Cap | Tamper-resistant twist cap, opens with one hand |
| Uses | Rinsing the eyes, and minor wounds on the skin |
| Shelf life | 5 years from manufacture, unopened |
| Storage temperature | 5 to 35 degrees Celsius, out of direct sunlight |
| Marking | CE 0123 |
| Use, hazard or condition | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Dust, dirt and loose debris in the eye | Suitable |
| Splashes of solvents, oils and non-corrosive liquids | Suitable for immediate rinsing, then seek medical attention |
| Rinsing minor wounds on the skin | Suitable |
| Restocking first aid kits and eye wash points | Suitable, check that a station holder takes this bottle before ordering as a refill |
| Use with an eye bath | Suitable, as shown in the label instructions |
| Corrosive chemicals such as acids and alkalis | Not recommended as the only eye wash, the risk assessment may call for a plumbed eye wash unit |
| Reusing an opened bottle | Not recommended, single use only |
| Injection or drinking | Not recommended, for external irrigation only |
First aiders and site teams keep 500ml eye wash bottles wherever dust, grit or liquids can reach the eyes. They are bought to restock eye wash points and first aid kits after use, and to keep spare stock in site offices and vans. No specialist training is needed to use them, as the label shows each step.
Rinsing cement, stone and brick dust from the eyes near cutting and drilling work.
Flushing grit after grinding, sanding or sweeping.
Rinsing oil or solvent splashes in workshops and maintenance bays.
Restocking eye wash points and first aid kits after a bottle has been used.
Cleaning dirt from minor cuts and grazes on the skin.
Keeping spare eye wash in site welfare units and vehicles.
Step 1: Twist the cap in either direction to break the seal, and remove it.
Step 2: Tilt the head towards the injured side and hold the eye open.
Step 3: Hold the bottle above the eye and squeeze gently, so the fluid flows across the eyeball to the outer corner.
Step 4: Keep rinsing with as much solution as needed. The manufacturer recommends a 5-minute wash with one bottle.
Step 5: Seek medical attention, and throw away the opened bottle.
Squeezing hard, so the jet pushes debris further into the eye.
Rinsing from the outer corner inwards, towards the other eye.
Keeping an opened bottle for later use.
Using a bottle where the solution is cloudy or the seal is broken.
Leaving out-of-date bottles in kits and stations.
For external irrigation only. Not for injection. Do not use unless the solution is clear and the seal is intact. Seek medical attention after any eye injury. Where corrosive chemicals are used, follow your COSHH and first aid needs assessments, which may call for a plumbed eye wash unit.
Store bottles between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius, out of direct sunlight. Check expiry dates during first aid checks, and replace any opened or damaged bottles.
Q: What is saline eye wash solution used for?
A: It rinses dust, dirt, debris and splashes from the eyes as first aid after an accident. It can also be used to clean minor wounds on the skin. Medical attention should always follow an eye injury.
Q: What does sodium chloride 0.9% w/v Ph. Eur. mean?
A: Sodium chloride is salt, and 0.9% w/v means 0.9g of salt in every 100ml of water. That matches the eye’s natural salt content, so the solution is gentle. Ph. Eur. means it meets the European Pharmacopoeia quality standard.
Q: How long should I rinse the eye for?
A: The manufacturer recommends a 5-minute wash with one 500ml bottle. Use as much solution as needed, and use a second bottle if the eye still feels gritty. For chemical splashes, keep rinsing and get medical help straight away.
Q: What is this eye wash not suitable for?
A: It is not for injection or drinking, and it is for external irrigation only. It is not a replacement for a plumbed eye wash unit where corrosive chemicals need one. Opened bottles must not be reused.
Q: Should I choose a 500ml bottle or eye wash pods?
A: Pods hold a small amount for a quick rinse and suit compact first aid kits. A 500ml bottle gives enough solution for a full 5-minute wash. Two bottles also give the 1 litre HSE guidance suggests where mains tap water is not readily available.
Q: Can I use this bottle to refill an eye wash station?
A: Many wall-mounted eye wash stations hold 500ml bottles. Check that your station’s holder takes this bottle shape before ordering it as a refill. Replace both bottles after use so the station is always full.
