Risk of cancer depends on level and duration of exposure. Symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea and dullness. Following exposures of high concentrations, victim may become unconscious, and if exposure is not terminated, death can result from respiratory failure. Severe gastrointestinal upset progressing to serious kidney and liver damage can occur.
Death can occur immediately or be delayed for as much as one week.
A dermatitis may be produced following long or repeated contact. Skin oils are removed upon contact, and the skin becomes red, cracked, and dry. Severe irritant as vapor or liquid. Symptoms of burning and intense irritation occur. Affects nervous system.