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Navaeinigjeh M1, 2 ; Bayrami Z1, 3
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  1. 1. Toxicology and Diseases Group (TDG), Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran

Source: Encyclopedia of Toxicology# Fourth Edition: Volume 1-9 Published:2023


Abstract

Cyanogen chloride, at room temperature, is a colorless gas with a pungent, biting, pepper-like odor. It is a highly volatile and toxic asphyxiant that interferes with the body's ability to use oxygen; therefore, exposure to cyanogen chloride can be fatal. Cyanogen chloride has a strong choking effect and severely irritates the eyes, nose, skin, and airways. It is metabolized to cyanide in the body and causes cyanide poisoning which is fatal and could cause long-term effects. Knowing the clinical features of cyanide poisoning and how to manage it are very crucial in order to help the patients. © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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