Chronic exposures occur over a relatively longer period of time, in smaller doses, for example, chronic exposure Asbestos could cause lung cancer. Some effects of the body are reversible, like mild exposure to lead, while other exposures could be irreversible, like prolonged exposure to benzene. 6 Example of a carcinogen is asbestos. Most strong acids and strong bases commonly found in cleaning chemicals are corrosive. Common laundry bleach is a corrosive.
Cyanides are highly toxic.
Hydrogen cyanide was used in prison gas chambers. Ammonia is an irritant. Asphyxiants interfere with your body's intake of oxygen. Example of a chemical asphyxiant is carbon monoxide. Nitrogen is a simple asphyxiant.