HYDOXYBENZONITRILE

Examples of Commercial Products and Generic Names

Bromoxynil

(Buctril, Quattro)

Pharmacological Action or Site of Toxicity

Increase cellular metabolism

Routes of Absorption

Ingestion
Dermal

WHO Toxicity Classification

Class II - Moderately Hazardous

Symptoms

May cause irritation of eyes. Ingestion may cause raised body temperature. Increased heart and respiration rate, sweating, disorientation, Stomach pain, Vomiting and Nausea.

Treatment

For skin contact flood exposed skin with water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water.

If swallowed the stomach should be emptied, ingestion should be treated symptomatically.

Lab Tests

No simple test. Only complex laboratory procedures.

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