Inhalants deaths caused

Phenol. Phenol monomer is highly toxic and absorption by the skin can cause severe blistering. Large quantities can cause paralysis of the central nervous system and death. Ingestion of minor amounts may damage kidneys, Hver, and pancreas. Inhalation can cause headaches, dizziness, vomiting, and heart failure. The threshold limit value (TLV) for phenol is 5 ppm. The health and environmental risks of phenol and alkylated phenols, such as cresols and butylphenols, have been reviewed (66). 

False. Sniffing solvents is highly dangerous. There is a danger of sudden death caused by overstimulation of the heart or asphyxiation caused by swelling of the throat tissues or inhalation of vomit. Users also expose themselves to a high level of accident risk whilst intoxicated. 

Choking Agents Substances that cause physical injury to the lungs by exposure through inhalation. Death results through lack of oxygen. 

Inhalation death occurs within 10 minutes, primarily a result of dry land drowning in which the lungs and throat fill with mucus, blood, and dead tissue, causing asphyxiation. Two milliliters of pure liquid lewisite absorbed by a 150-pound adult by any means would likely be fatal. Those who survive exposure may continue to show symptoms including pulmonary edema, neural disorders, subnormal body temperature, low blood pressure, and permanent damage to the endocrine system for an indefinite period.1... 

Symptoms of exposure Ingestion may cause fluctuation in blood pressure, respiration, fever, urinary output, weakness, convulsions, and possibly death (NIOSH, 1997). An irritation concentration of 10.90 mg/m in air was reported by Ruth (1986). Bevenue and Beckman (1967) reported pentachlorophenol is absorbed by the skin and by inhalation. Will cause irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. Symptoms occur at concentration at 40 to 80 mg/L blood. 

Siegel E, Wason S Sudden death caused by inhalation of butane and propane. N Engl J Mer/ 323 1638, 1990... 

Excessive use of inhalants - Deaths have been reported the exact cause is unknown, but cardiac arrest following an unexpected severe acute asthmatic crisis and subsequent hypoxia is suspected. 

Chromyl chloride reacts violently with alcohol, ammonia, and turpentine, igniting these liquids. Reactions with other oxidiazable substances can be violent. The liquid is corrosive and possibly a poison. Skin contact can cause bhs-ters. Exposure to its vapors causes severe irritation of the eyes, nose, and respiratory tract. Prolonged or excessive inhalation can cause death. 

Ozone is a highly toxic gas. Inhalation can cause death in a short time. A 1-hour exposure to lOOppm can be lethal to humans. Chronic exposure can cause pulmonary disease. 

Hydrogen chloride is not nearly as toxic as HF, although inhalation can cause spasms of the larynx as well as pulmonary edema and even death at high levels. Because of its high affinity for water, HC1 vapor tends to dehydrate tissue of the eyes and respiratory tract. Hydrochloric acid is a natural physiological fluid found as a dilute solution in the stomachs of humans and other animals. 

SAFETY PROFILE A poison by inhalation. A very toxic gas whose effects are not completely understood. The chief effects are central nervous system depression and lung irritation. There may be pulmonary edema, dilation of the heart, and hyperemia of the visceral organs. Inhalation can cause coma and convulsions leading to death within 48 hours. However, most cases recover without after-effects. Chronic poisoning, characterized by anemia, bronchitis, gastrointestinal disturbances, and visual, speech, and motor disturbances, may result from continued exposure to very low concentrations. 

Toxicity is expressed either via general depression with cardiac collapse or via the irritating/corrosive nature by irritation and burns of the skin and eyes. Brief exposures via inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. Oral exposure to larger quantities of creosote may result in stomach pains and burning of the mouth. Large doses (7g for adults and 1-2 g for children) have been associated with death 14-17 h after ingestion. Cardiovascular collapse appears to be the primary cause of death. Nonlethal symptoms include salivation, vomiting, thready pulse. 

Nasal irritation by lewisite begins at 8 mg min m and its odor is detected at 20mgminm . Vesication and death from lewisite inhalation is caused at the same Ct as mustard, which is 1500mgminm . The immediately dangerous to life health (IDLH) value of lewisite is 0.003 mg m . Lewisite causes vesication at 14 mg and the LD50 is 2.8 g on the skin. 

Inhalation may cause irritation of the respiratory tract characterized by rhinitis, tracheitis, and pulmonary edema. High concentrations may result in central nervous system depression and death from respiratory paralysis. Skin contact may cause irritation and ocular contact may be associated with palpebral edema, keratitis, and corneal defects. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, convulsions, and unconsciousness. Several people developed degenerative changes in their livers from drinking the juice of... 

Administered via 4-hr inhalation will cause death 50% of the time within 14 days. 

Scott BR. 1980. A model for early death caused by radiation pneumonitis and pulmonary fibrosis after inhaling insoluble radioactive particles. Bull Math Biol 42 447-459. 

The offensive odour is the first indication of the presence of hydrogen sulphide gas. However, this should not be used as a warning signal since at concentrations of 150 ppm or greater, a rapid paralysis of the olfactory nerve takes place. Hydrogen sulphide is toxic and irritating when inhaled, in contact with the eyes, nose, throat, skin or if swallowed. If inhaled at concentrations of 1000 - 2000 ppm then one or two inhalations will cause immediate loss of consciousness and death. The results of three post-mortem examinations of... 

Hydrogen cyanide is a dangerous acute poison by all toxic routes. Acute inhalation may cause death in seconds. Lethal effects due to inhalation of its vapor depend on its concentration in air and time of exposure. Inhalation of 270 ppm HCN in air can be fatal to humans instantly, while 135 ppm can cause death after 30 minutes (Patty 1963 ACGIH... 

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