The effects of inhalation vary, but have been known to include lightheadedness, loss of coordination, paranoia, and sometimes hallucinations.
Respiratory irritation may occur in high concentrations and is capable of causing intoxication, drowsiness, stupor and unconsciousness. Vapors or mist may cause irritation to nose, throat, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, euphoria, loss of coordination and disorientation.
KNOCKDOWN GASES are a type of toxic industrial chemical that when inhaled can cause immediate loss of consciousness and can be fatal. Knockdown gases include hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen sulfide, and phosphine. These gases have legitimate usages, but may be used for nefarious purposes.
Chloroform has been used by criminals to knock out, daze, or even murder victims.
Induction of ethyl ether anesthesia is therefore slow. To achieve deep anesthesia with ethyl ether in medical practice takes 15-25 min (35) (the concentration of ethyl ether used for the induction of anesthesia is usually 10 to 15 vol% or 308,000 to 462,000 mg/m³).
Dimethoxyethane (DME) is a colorless liquid that may be used a substitute for more hazardous chemicals such as chloroform.
As mentioned previously, diethyl ether was one of the first anesthetics used in hospitals. Anesthetics make people go to sleep, or go unconscious during surgery.
Although synthesizing chloroform requires the sophisticated knowledge of a chemist, there is no permit necessary to purchase it, and the substance can be readily purchased at most chemical-supply stores.
Ether is made by distilling a mix of ethanol and sulphuric acid. It is highly explosive, so care must be taken both when manufacturing and administering the drug. Chloroform is an organic compound and is usually created by the chlorination of ester alcohol or methane.
Starting fluid can cause a radical explosion in the cylinder and, with this massive explosion (much more than diesel), can cause catastrophic engine damage and even bend a rod. You may find that double-heating the engine before starting will help.
Chloroform, which is toxic to the central nervous system, can cause a person to become unconsciousness and even be fatal at high doses.
Engine Starting Fluid is comprised mainly of Diethyl Ether. Ether in a gaseous state has an auto ignition temperature of 3600F (1820C).
Fluothane seems slightly more potent than chloroform and has an equal margin of safety.
Chloroform was widely used for many years as an anesthetic. Because it led to liver injury (often delayed) and cardiac sensitization, this use has been generally eliminated. Chloroform has some use as a solvent, but most of it is used as a chemical intermediate.
The Use of Nitrous Oxide — Laughing Gas — Chloroform, &c.
The three drugs that have been used most often to knock out innocent victims are GHB, Rohypnol, and Ketamine.
Inhalation of chloroform vapours may lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath and dryness of the mouth and throat. Ingestion of chloroform can cause a burning sensation in the mouth and throat, nausea and vomiting.
The mean lethal dose for adults is estimated to be approximately 45 g [1]. Chloroform may be absorbed across the skin and prolonged exposure may result in systemic toxicity, as described in the inhalation section.
* Breathing Diethyl Ether can irritate the nose and throat. * Breathing Diethyl Ether can cause drowsiness, excitement, dizziness, vomiting, irregular breathing, and increased saliva. High exposure can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Ether inebriety. Consequently, during the early to mid-1840s, a physician in Draperstown, Londonderry County, began dispensing small portions of ether in water to those desiring a nonalcoholic libation. Thus, ether was used “as a liquor on which a man might get drunk with a clear conscience.”
Effects. The effects of ether intoxication are similar to those of alcohol intoxication, but more potent. Also, due to NMDA antagonism, the user may experience distorted thinking, euphoria, and visual and auditory hallucinations at higher doses.
It was used as an anesthetic prior to World War II, but this use has been banned. In addition, the U.S. FDA has banned its use in drugs, cosmetics, and food packaging (Kirk-Othmer 1979, ATSDR 1997).
The odor of ether was often found irritating as well. With the release of more efficient anesthetics in the 1960s, the use of ether declined. It was quickly replaced by new anesthetics such as halothane and sevoflurane. Today, it is no longer used except in undeveloped countries, where it is a cheaper alternative.
Chloroform, although being regarded to as a slightly forgotten poison, is still linked to homicide and suicide cases. Death due to an acute chloroform ingestion may be a result of central nervous system depression.