T53: Toxic effect of halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons

T53.6: Toxic effect: Other halogen derivatives of aliphatic hydrocarbons

Halogen hydrocarbons can be used, among other things, as a solvent and as a cleaning agent. However, due to their harmful properties, the use of halogen hydrocarbons is severely restricted.

A substance can be absorbed into the body in different ways and result in poisoning. A substance can be inhaled, swallowed or absorbed via contact with the skin, for example. The symptoms can vary depending on which substance is involved and on how the substance got into the body.

Poisoning with substances from the group of chlorofluorocarbons can cause nausea and vomiting. Consciousness may be disturbed. You may also have an irregular heartbeat. It may also be that organs such as the liver become damaged.