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Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, homologues of benzene

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Link to WHO Definition

Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, homologues of benzene – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1044667200

Inhalatory and dermal exposure to homologues of benzene results in irritation to skin and mucous membranes, neurotoxicity, ventricular arrhythmias, respiratory depression, and acute pulmonary oedema. Ingestion to these homologues can cause acute systemic toxicity.