Home Toxicity Irritation Data not available. Symtoms include lacrymation, cough, labored breathing and excessive salivary edema, which couldbe fatal. Chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema result from exposure to the lower respiratory tract adn deep lung. Residual pulmonary malfunction might occur. Toxic level exposure to dermal tissue causes acid-like burns and skin lesions resulting in early necrosis and scarring.
Burns exhibit severe pain, redness, possible swelling.
Hydrogen Iodide's great affinity to water causes its dermal tissue to appear liek a burn. Conscious person should be assisited to an uncontaminated area to inhale fresh air. Unconscious persons should be moved to an uncontaminated area and given artificial resuscitation and spplemental oxygen. Keep the victim warm and quiet. Ensure that mucus or vomitted material does not obstruct the airway by positional drainage.