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Document ID (ISN)62833
CIS number 94-1127
Year 1993
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 7-0519
Title Nicotine
Bibliographic information Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p.
Abstract International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; delayed effects; irritation of the eyes and skin; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system); convulsions; respiratory insufficiency. Occupational exposure limit: TLV: 0.5mg/m3 (TWA) (skin) (ACGIH 1991-1992).
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; ILO; IPCS; nicotine; WHO; European Communities; UNEP
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; data sheet; irritants; UN; fire hazards; diseases of central nervous system; skin absorption; convulsions; respiratory insufficiency; labelling; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; environmental pollution; delayed effects; health hazards; fire fighting
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; WHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Heterocyclic compounds