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Offline hollywood

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HEALTH EMERGENCY
« on: October 17, 2011, 06:20:13 PM »
Today in chemistry class i accidently smelled potassium dichromate. My teacher said
i should be fine but i can't help but worry, what is going to happen??
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Re: HEALTH EMERGENCY
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2011, 06:32:08 PM »
Where have you smelled Potassium Dichromate before?
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Re: HEALTH EMERGENCY
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2011, 06:34:20 PM »
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Re: HEALTH EMERGENCY
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2011, 06:38:46 PM »
You're probably fine.  However, if you feel like you are in pain, you should probably consult your doctor. 
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Re: HEALTH EMERGENCY
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2011, 06:40:31 PM »
You are very unlikely to develop any complications from an isolated minor exposure.

See also: http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?topic=51652.0
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