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What chloroform does to human?
Exposure to chloroform is harmful. Chloroform damages the liver, causing hepatitis, and it can also harm the kidneys, brain, heart and bone marrow. Respiratory injuries from chloroform exposure include respiratory depression, pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
What are the signs of chloroform poisoning?
Ingestion of chloroform can cause a burning sensation in the mouth and throat, nausea and vomiting. Chloroform can be absorbed into the body via ingestion or inhalation. Symptoms include excitement and nausea followed by dizziness and drowsiness.
Does chloroform have lasting effects?
Chronic (long-term) exposure to chloroform by inhalation in humans has resulted in effects on the liver, including hepatitis and jaundice, and central nervous system effects, such as depression and irritability.
How do you recover from chloroform?
An extraction-distillation system using sulfonated kerosene as the extractant can be used to recover soluble and entrained chloroform in the effluent. When the flow ratio of sulfonated kerosene to aqueous effluent is 1/10, over 90% of the chloroform can be recovered with 3- stage countercurrent extraction.
What is the antidote to chloroform poisoning?
HYDROCYANIC ACID AS AN ANTIDOTE IN CHLOROFORM POISONING.
Is it legal to have chloroform?
Although synthesizing chloroform requires the sophisticated knowledge of a chemist, there is no permit necessary to purchase it, and the substance can be readily purchased at most chemical-supply stores. But remember: Just because you can get your hands on it, doesn’t mean you can use it like they do in the movies.
How dangerous is chloroform?
Chloroform is extremely dangerous to human health. A person who drinks chloroform-contaminated water may experience fatigue, headache, and dizziness. In levels above the MCL, consuming contaminated drinking water may lead to liver damages, brain, kidney, heart, and bone marrow issues.
What are the real effects of inhaling chloroform?
Fatal injury – from accidents,including motor vehicle fatalities,suffered while intoxicated.
What effects does chloroform have on humans?
– bodyweight – air circulation – strength of solution
What are the symptoms of chloroform poisoning?
enduring feeling of fatigue;