Poisoning -- Bangladesh
Anhydrous ammonia reacts with moisture in the mucous membranes to produce an alkaline solution (ammonium hydroxide). Exposure to ammonia gas or ammonium hydroxide can result in corrosive injury to the mucous membranes of the eyes, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract and to the skin due to the alkaline pH and the hygroscopic nature of ammonia.
Respiratory
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The extent of injury produced by exposure to ammonia depends on the duration of the exposure, the concentration of the gas,
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