Respiratory system corrosive

SAFETY PROFILE Confirmed carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data by skin contact. Human systemic effects by inhalation unspecified effects on olfaction and respiratory systems. Corrosive effects on the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes by inhalation. Flammable when exposed to heat or flame. Will react with water or steam to produce heat and toxic and corrosive fumes. Violent or explosive reaction with dimethyl sulfoxide, and aluminum chloride + naphthalene. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical. Incompatible with dimethyl sulfoxide, (NaNs + KOH), water, steam, and oxidizers. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of CT, See also CHLORIDES and ALDEHYDES. 

Hydrofluoric acid is highly corrosive to skin and mucous membranes. Even in fairly low concentrations, it causes painful skin burns and severe damage to eyes and the respiratory system. Exposure at higher levels results in destruction of tissues and death. No one in l e.xas City was exposed to more than trace concentrations of hydrofluoric acid. The acid vessel had a capacity of about 850 barrels of which a small fraction was released. 

Nitric oxide (NO) is severely irritating to eyes and respiratory system. Effects may be delayed for several hours following exposure. Corrosive. Inhalation may result in chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Nonflammable. Oxidizer. This product accelerates the combustion of combustible material. 

DF and its precursor, DC are organophosphonic acids. They will react with alcohols to form crude lethal nerve agents, such as crude GB. High overexposure may cause inhibition of cholinesterase activity. Although much less toxic than GB, DF and DC are toxic and corrosive materials. Because DF and DC are relatively volatile compounds, the primary route of exposure is expected to be the respiratory system. However, ingestion also results from inhalation exposures in animals and could occur in humans. DF and DC vapors have a pungent odor and may cause severe and painful irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. Data provided is for DF only, DC has similar properties. 

CAUTION Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is highly toxic and corrosive, and severely irritating to the respiratory system and eyes All operations should be performed in a well-ventilated fume hood using appropriate safety precautions and procedures. 

Caution. Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid is harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed. It causes bums. Precautions should be taken to minimize inhalation of the corrosive vapors given off from the acid. Trifluoro-methanesulfonatosilver(I) is an eye, respiratory system, and skin irritant. Methyl-diphenylphosphine is harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed. Tetrahydrothiophene is an eye, respiratory system, and skin irritant. It is necessary to wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection. All the reactions must be conducted in a well-ventilated fume hood. 

Highly irritating and corrosive to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes.1 Causes severe burns and is irritating to respiratory system. If taken by mouth, causes severe local and internal irritation and damage.1 7... 

Caustic and corrosive to skin and mucous membranes.1 Dust irritates the respiratory system and eyes. Splashing solution into the eyes also causes irritation.4 Swallowing can cause severe internal pain, renal damage, convulsions, coma, and death from cardiovascular collapse.1 Avoid contact with eyes and skin.4 TLV-TWA 1 mg/m3 TLV-... 

Chemicals that are corrosive to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system (data from human exposure or animal tests)... 

Most of the chemicals listed produce vapors that target the respiratory system and the CNS. All are dangerous if ingested and all are irritating or corrosive to dermal and eye tissues. Mixtures of either alkalis or acids with lipophilic solvents (e.g., toluene, aliphatic hydrocarbons) produce enhanced burn effects. Skin and eyes exposed to chemicals that can burn... 

Formaldehyde is a major contributor to many cases of sick building syndrome. It is a very toxic chemical that is corrosive to the skin, eyes, and the respiratory system. Acute or chronic exposure can result in difficulty breathing and even brief exposures can induce asthmatic reactions in sensitized individuals. 13 Exposures to mixtures of formaldehyde and lipophilic chemicals can result in unanticipated toxic effects. 14 Formaldehyde is an animal carcinogen, a suspected human nasal cancer carcinogen 29 and suspected human leukemogen. 3°1... 

Chemicals and chemical mixtures that attack the respiratory system are categorized as corrosives, irritants, and sensitizers. Though the term irritant is often applied in the literature to chemicals that are either corrosives or irritants, the definitions used here are those that follow. These definitions are identical to those used by toxicologists and regulatory agencies to classify the hazards due to chemical inhalation. 

Corrosive. A corrosive chemical is one that causes visible destruction of, or irreversible alterations in, respiratory tract tissue upon inhalation of vapors, mists, or fine particulates by chemical action at the site of contact. For most chemicals, corrosivity is a function of concentration. At sufficiently low concentrations, corrosive chemical vapors may act as irritants. Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen dioxide, and sodium hydroxides are examples of chemicals corrosive to the respiratory system. 

Irritant highly flammable highly flammable harmful if swallowed, causes severe burns corrosive, causes burns, irritating to respiratory system... 

Highly toxic. Extremely corrosive to body tissue. Causes extensive damage to the eyes and respiratory system. 

Sulfuric acid is a highly corrosive material that causes severe damage to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. If spilled on the skin or eyes, it can cause inflammation, burns, and blistering, and cause serious damage to one s vision. If... 

HEALTH SYMPTOMS inhalation (irritates eyes, skin, respiratory system, and pulmonary fibrosis) skin absorption (inflammation or corrosion of the skin and mucous membranes) ingestion (gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea). 

ACUTE HEALTH RISKS severe irritation of eyes and skin severe respiratory irritation corrosive to the mucous membranes and lungs irritating to the nose and throat allergic reaction may occur depression of central nervous system. 

HEALTH SYMPTOMS inhalation (pulmonary edema, irritates eyes, skin and respiratory system) contact (corrosive to body tissues, causes severe eye and skin bums). 

ACUTE HEALTH RISKS irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory system destructive to tissues of mucous membranes pneumonitis bums eyes and skin temporary loss of hair comeal opacification edema and ulceration of the cornea severe stomach pain severe pain in the esophagus corrosion of the lips, mouth, tongue, and pharynx vomiting of large pieces of mucosa death. 

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