Health professionals may also find it useful. Lower exposures can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Poor appetite, nausea, or weakness may occur. Short term exposure can damage the liver and kidneys enough to cause death. The liquid or vapor can cause severe damage to the eyes and irritate the skin, nose, mouth and throat.
Many scientists believe there is no safe level of exposure to a cancer causing agent.
Such substances may also have the potential for causing reproductive damage in humans. There is limited evidence that 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane is a teratogen in animals. Until further testing has been done, it should be treated as a possible teratogen in humans. Liver and kidney function tests with a complete blood count. Any evaluation should include a careful history of past and present symptoms with an exam.