![]() Long-term health effects of arsine exposure Respiratory compromise, possibly leading to death.(However, showing these signs and symptoms does not necessarily mean that a person has been exposed to arsine): Nausea, vomiting, and/or abdominal painĮxposure to a large dose of arsine by any route may result in these additional health effects.People exposed to a low or moderate dose of arsine by inhalation may experience some or all of the following symptoms within 24 hours of exposure: Stibine, on the other hand, has a strong odor, so people will probably be aware that they may have been exposed to something. At higher doses, a mild garlic odor has been reported (however, this cannot be reliably used as a warning). After arsine enters the bloodstream, it damages the red blood cells and can lead to signs and symptoms of hemolytic anemia as a direct result of this damage.Īt lower doses, people may not know they have been exposed to arsine, because it has no odor.However, exposure to high doses of arsine can be fatal immediately. Depending on the intensity of exposure to arsine, symptoms are likely to occur within the first 24 hours after exposure.The extent of poisoning caused by arsine depends on how much arsine a person has been exposed to and how long the person was exposed.Arsine vapor is heavier than air so it would be more likely to settle in low-lying areas.Arsine has not been known to be absorbed into the body through the eyes and the skin. ![]() Breathing in the gas (inhalation) is the most likely route of exposure after arsine is released into the air. ![]()
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