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Chemical Asphyxiants
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Summary
Chemical Asphyxiants
are
Substances that interfere with the body's ability to absorb or utilize oxygen
, leading to
Suffocation at the cellular level
. Common examples include
Carbon Monoxide
,
Hydrogen cyanide
, and
Hydrogen Sulfide
, which can be lethal even at low concentrations due to their ability to disrupt
Cellular Respiration
and
Oxygen transport mechanisms
.
Concepts
Oxygen Displacement
Relevant Degrees
General Toxicology 50%
Organic Chemistry 30%
Accidents and Risk Management 20%
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