ETHYLENE DIBROMIDES
\ˈɛθɪlˌiːn dˈɪbɹəmˌa͡ɪdz], \ˈɛθɪlˌiːn dˈɪbɹəmˌaɪdz], \ˈɛ_θ_ɪ_l_ˌiː_n d_ˈɪ_b_ɹ_ə_m_ˌaɪ_d_z]\
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An effective soil fumigant, insecticide, and nematocide. In humans, it causes severe burning of skin and irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract. Prolonged inhalation may cause liver necrosis. It is also used in gasoline. Members of this group have caused liver and lung cancers in rodents. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), 1,2-dibromoethane may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen.
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