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Background
- Organic Solvent
- Precursor in rubber industry
- Also a metabolite of drug Disulfiram
Mechanism of Toxicity
- Disruption of enzymes and metabolic pathways including in the CNS
Clinical Features
- Eye irritation
- Skin irritation
- CNS depression
Diagnosis
- Based on clinical history and presenting signs and symptoms
Treatment
- Decontaminate
- Consider activated charcoal for oral ingestions
- No specific antidotes available
See Also
References
Olson, K. Poisoning and Drug Overdose, 1999.