This can lead to cyanosis and unconsiousness. Carbon monoxide is one such agent, familiar to smokers. A Hepatotoxin is a chemical capable of causing liver damage. The H ealth and S afety E xecutive. The HSE is responsible for proposing and enforcing safety regulations throughout UK industry and academia.
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Hypoxia is a condition defined by a low supply of oxygen. I An Inhibitor is a material which is added to a chemical to prevent an unwanted reaction. I nternational A gency for R esearch in C ancer. I nstitute for O ccupational S afety and H ealth. An Irritant is a chemical which may cause reversible inflammation on contact.