Other Information 1. Can cause burns. Methylene chloride is a clear colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor and is highly toxic and a suspected carcinogen. Can cause skin burns, and irritation. Can cause burns, irritation and pain.
Corneal injury is possible.
Inhalation causes burning to nose passages, mental confusion, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting and headache. Unconsciousness and death can result from extreme cases of over exposure. Breathing vapors can elevate carboxyhemoglobin levels in the cardiovascular system. Persons who smoke tobacco products will experience an intensified elevation of carboxyhemoglobin levels. Can cause burns and do damage to throat and mouth tissue.