Document ID (ISN) | 22316 |
CIS number |
75-161 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0004-6485 - Atemschutzinformationen |
Year |
1974 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Schmidt P. |
Title |
Toxicological assessment of halogenated hydrocarbons used as fire extinguishers |
Original title |
Toxikologische Bewertung von Halogenkohlenwasserstoffen zu Feuerlöschzwecken [in German] |
Bibliographic information |
1974, Vol.13, No.1, p.2-6. 19 ref. |
Abstract |
Description of the fire extinguishing properties of halogenated hydrocarbons in general, followed by a review of the toxicity of bromoethane, bromochloromethane, carbon tetrachloride and dibromotetrafluoroethane after inhalation or ingestion. From the medical point of view, the use of tetrachloromethane should be prohibited, whereas dibromotetrafluoroethane is considered to be a harmless fire extinguishing agent. Toxicity of pyrolysis products of halogenated hydrocarbons, personal protective equipment and first aid. |
Descriptors (primary) |
halogenated hydrocarbons; extinguishing agents; pyrolysis products; toxicology |
Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic effects; literature survey; fire fighting; first aid; ethyl bromide; 1,2-dibromotetrafluoroethane; bromochloromethane; carbon tetrachloride |
Document type |
- |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Halogenated hydrocarbons Fires
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