XXXIII Tetrachlorethane, etc.
Tetrachlorethane (‘Cellon’).—Acetylene tetrachloride; vapour has caused poisoning in aeroplane (‘dope’) and cinema film works.
Symptoms.—Gastric symptoms and marked jaundice. This may be followed in days or weeks by stupor, coma, death.
Post-Mortem.—Fatty degeneration of internal organs, chiefly liver.
Trinitrotoluene (T.N.T.).—An explosive solid which stains the skin an orange colour; may be absorbed through skin or be inhaled.
Symptoms.—Shortness of breath, headache, drowsiness. Later, skin irritation, gastritis, jaundice, blood degeneration.
Treatment.—Remove from work, rest in bed, diuretics, purgatives, alkalies.