What are the hazards of hydrogen chloride to the human body

Hydrogen chloride is a gas that is harmful to the human body. Generally, poisoning will occur after contact. This is also a particularly serious harm to the human body. In mild cases, a series of symptoms will appear, and in severe cases, there will be danger to life. When in contact, we must pay attention to methods and protective measures, especially to avoid contact with this type of gas. So, what are the hazards of hydrogen chloride to the human body? Let’s take a look at it together.

Hydrogen chloride gas is a strong irritant to the eyes and respiratory mucosa. Acute poisoning: symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, eye pain, cough, blood in sputum, hoarseness, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, chest pain, etc. In severe cases, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, and atelectasis may occur. Ulcers or opacities may be seen on the cornea. Direct skin contact may cause the appearance of a large number of millet-like red papules with redness, pain and heat. Chronic effects: Long-term exposure to high concentrations can cause chronic bronchitis, gastrointestinal dysfunction and tooth erosion.

Symptoms caused by local effects of hydrogen chloride include conjunctivitis, corneal necrosis, damage to the skin and mucous membranes, and severe painful burns. Inhalation may cause rhinitis, nasal septum perforation, tooth erosion, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, headache, palpitations, and a feeling of suffocation. When swallowed, it will irritate the mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach, causing salivation, nausea, vomiting, intestinal perforation, chills and fever, restlessness, shock and nephritis. Long-term exposure to low concentrations of hydrogen chloride can cause the skin to become dry and earthy in color, and can also cause coughing, headache, insomnia, difficulty breathing, palpitations, severe stomach pain, etc. The most obvious symptom of chronic poisoning is that the tooth surface becomes rough, especially the front teeth have spots.

Through the above introduction, we know the harm of hydrogen chloride to the human body. If it is accidentally inhaled, poisoning will occur. We must immediately move to a ventilated place, and if the eyes are injured, rinse with clean water. After emergency treatment, we must immediately send to the hospital for treatment, especially to try to prevent the occurrence of poisoning.