The Common chemical of harm: 2-butoxyethanol * C6H14O2/CH3(CH2)2CH2OCH2CH2OH What does it do? Causes eye irritation. Affects Central Nervous System, Blood and Blood-forming Organs; Kidneys, Liver & Lymphoid System Defats the skin | | EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin, and the respiratory tract Exposure could cause central nervous system depression and liver and kidney damage. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the haematopoietic system , resulting in blood disorders. |
| Medical Surveillance: Consider the points of attack (liver, kidneys, lymphoid system, skin, blood, eyes, respiratory system) in placement and periodic physical examinations.
[Sittig, M. Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens, 1985. 2nd ed. Park Ridge, NJ: Noyes Data Corporation, 1985. 155]**PEER REVIEWED** In F344 male rats, 2-butoxyethanol causes severe acute hemolytic anemia resulting in significant increase in the concentration of free plasma hemoglobin. Secondary to the hemolytic effects, 2-butoxyethanol also caused hemoglobinuria as well as histopathologic changes in the liver and kidney. *Notes to Physician: Administration of Sodium bicarbonate may be of value to treat acidosis. Monitor kidney and liver function and arterial blood gases closely. A teratogen chemical | birth defects that are late to show up, from a parent's poisoning (manufacturing + war service?) ... even NHL? ... even Diabetes? ... even Overweight? ... brain tumors? discuss ... Thelma's Brain tumors ... Sue Galloway ... many autoimmune syndromes?
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