What is the baking soda in the spill kit used for?

• A. Mix with water and apply to a liquid release of MITC-Fume on skin.
• B. Neutralize acids on metal surfaces.
• C. Use to wipe surfaces.
• D. Dissolve solids in water.

Answer: (A)

Baking soda in the spill kit is meant for treating skin exposure to a liquid MITC-Fume release. Mixing it with water creates a mild neutralizing solution or paste that can be applied to the affected skin to help dilute and remove the contaminant, reducing irritation and slower absorption. This specific use fits the situation of a liquid pesticide spill on skin, where prompt decontamination matters.

Other uses listed don’t align with skin decontamination for a liquid pesticide: neutralizing acids on metal surfaces isn’t the typical spill-kit skin decontamination step, wiping surfaces isn’t about decontaminating skin exposure, and dissolving solids in water isn’t addressing a liquid spill on skin.