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Old 07-28-2009, 10:59 PM   #4
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Default Re: Warning to those who use brake cleaner

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Originally Posted by Harry 6674 View Post
So are you claiming the doctors were incorrect in their diagnosis or could your numbers be wrong?
Which numbers would be wrong? I would not question that the guy got sick. Or that you should not breathe any chemicals. I only question the "phosgene" assertion. Phosgene is a very lethal, yet very simple chemical. It's symptoms are harsh but very predictable. It is not a carcinogen. Many know that it is also referred to as "mustard gas", used in WWI as a terror weapon. Unlike agent orange or DDT it does not linger in the environment or your body.
My point is that the gentleman was affected by something. I have no idea what it was, but phosgene doesn't cause seizures, or suddenly hit you 2 weeks later. If I can find an MSDS on phosgene I'll post it.
It is easy to cause hysteria. Much more difficult to refute ignorance.

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