Consider evacuation of downwind area if material is leaking. Ethylene chlorohydrin is highly toxic and is an eye and mucous membrane irritant. Poisoning may affect the lungs, liver and kidneys. 10 ppm Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health. Symptoms from exposure may include nausea and vomiting, vertigo, incoordination, numbness of the extremities, excitement and delerium, twitching of muscles, visual disturbances, headache, severe thirst, slow respiration, hypotension, hematuria, albuminuria, cyanosis, collapse and coma.
Death is possible from liver or kidney damage or pulmonary edema.
Histopathological examinations from fatalities have revealed damage to the liver, kidneys, brain, lungs, and cardiovascular system. Histopathologic examination revealed necrosis and decreased glycogen in the hepatic parenchyma of the liver and irritation of pulmonary parenchyma. Animals exposed to 700-800 ppm for 2 to 8 exposures all died. AID- Remove from exposure area to fresh air immediately. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration.