Breath halogenated hydrocarbons

Morgan, A.. Black, A. Belcher, D.R. (1972) Studies on the absorption of halogenated hydrocarbons and their excretion in breath using 38C1 tracer techniques. Ann. occup. Hyg., 15, 273-283... 

Aromatic halogenated hydrocarbons Difficulty in breathing dizziness vomiting cardiac failure death damage to the skin and liver bronchitis irritation of mucous membranes chlorine acne fatigue some compounds are carcinogenic Accumulation in fatty tissue, liver, kidneys, central nervous system Biocides preservatives... 

Morgan A, Black A, Belcher DR. 1970. The excretion in breath of some aliphatic halogenated hydrocarbons following administration by inhalation. Ann Occup Hyg 13 219-233. 

For diagnostic and forensic purposes it should be remembered that the absence of certain infrared bands in a spectrum gives useful information. Since halogenated hydrocarbons have characteristic bands, lack of these bands in a breath sample recently taken would indicate lack of exposure or minimal exposure to the compound. 

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