Journal article
A case of fatal methyl bromide poisoning
Veterinary and human toxicology, Vol.34(3), pp.240-241
06/1992
PMID: 1609497
Abstract
A case of preventable fatality and a nearly greater disaster as a result of methyl bromide fumigation of a restaurant is presented. Methyl bromide is a nearly odorless, volatile hydrocarbon used as a fumigant in the food industry. As a result of this episode, recommendations are made for worker and community notification of the hazards involved whenever fumigation takes place. Addition of a mucosal irritant or olfactory stimulant is recommended to provide warning for methyl bromide exposure.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A case of fatal methyl bromide poisoning
- Creators
- L J Fuortes - University Occupational Health Service, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Veterinary and human toxicology, Vol.34(3), pp.240-241
- PMID
- 1609497
- ISSN
- 0145-6296
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/1992
- Academic Unit
- Occupational and Environmental Health; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984364446002771
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