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Title: Acute oral toxicity of butyl nitrite.

Authors: Wood, R W; Cox, C

Published In J Appl Toxicol, (1981 Feb)

Abstract: Butyl nitrite is present in consumer products subject to abuse by inhalation. When inhaled, intense peripheral vasodilation and tachycardia ensue, described by users as a 'rush'. When ingested, toxic sequelae include methemoglobinemia and hypokinetic anoxia. The median lethal oral dose to rats of this compound is, with 95% confidence, 83 +/- 3.5 mg kg-1.

PubMed ID: 6821079 Exiting the NIEHS site

MeSH Terms: No MeSH terms associated with this publication

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