molecular weight = 2 * 79.9 = 159.8 grams
TLV = 0.1 ppm
Uses: chemical warfare, bleaching agent, gasoline anti-knock agent, gold extraction, flame retardant.
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Physical State
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Potential Exposures
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fumes or aerosol
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inhalation, ocular
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liquid
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skin, ingestion, ocular
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General findings:
(1) dizziness
(2) headache
(3) fever
(4) myalgia with viral-like symptoms
Ocular findings:
(1) lacrimation
(2) chemical burns, usually of cornea
Gastrointestinal findings:
(1) irritation of mucous membranes
(2) abdominal pain
(3) diarrhea
Respiratory findings:
(1) dyspnea
(2) epistaxis
(3) upper respiratory tract irritation
(4) glottal spasm with choking
(5) cough
(6) acute pulmonary edema
(7) cyanosis
Skin changes:
(1) brown discoloration
(2) chemical burn with ulceration
(3) measles-like eruption
