IMPORTANT FACTS

Using paraffin-based products is safe unless
you come in contact with any naked flames,
heaters, candles or cigarettes. These could
cause a fire which may result in serious injury or
death.
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Regular use of paraffin-based products could
result in the contamination of your clothing and
bedding which would catch fire more easily if
exposed to any heat source.
USEFUL CONTACTS

Fire Safety in your home.
Call the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
on 01274 385432 or see
www.westyorkshirefire.gov.uk

Giving up smoking.
Call NHS Free Smoking Helpline on
0800 0224332 or see www.smokefree.nhs.uk

Baywater Healthcare — Home Oxygen Provider.
0800 373 580 or see www.baywater.co.uk
KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE WHEN USING THESE
PRODUCTS
With Paraffin Based
Skin Products on
Dressings, Bandages
and
Clothing
DONT’s
Don’t smoke or allow others to smoke in your home.
Don’t use any naked flames such as matches, lighters
and candles if there is any chance that your clothing or
bedding has become contaminated with the
paraffin-based products. Paraffin products will soak
into the material making them flammable.
DO’s
Do wash your bedding daily, on a 90 degree wash ideally
using a biological washing powder, as it may have
become saturated with the paraffin-based products
Do change and wash your clothing daily on a 90
degree ideally wash using a biological washing powder,
as it may have become saturated with paraffin-based
products.
Don’t cook if there is any chance that your clothing is
contaminated with paraffin-based products .
Ensure your furniture is washable or you are able to wipe
them down to avoid them becoming saturated with the
paraffin based products.
Don’t use paraffin or oil-based products on your skin if
using a nasal cannula with oxygen equipment. Speak to
your Healthcare Professional about using water-based
products instead.
Do share this information and advice with your
family, carers and friends.