A Rare Case of Fatal Accidental Dimethyl Sulphate Poisoning

Authors

Rodrigues EJ*
Rataboli PV**
Kantak MP***
Banaulikar SS***

Keywords:

Poisoning, Industry, Dimethyl sulphate

Abstract

Accidental poisoning of workers occurs occasionally in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Some of the chemicals involved in industrial poisoning are unique and rarely available to the general public. One such case of poisoning due to dimethyl sulphate fumes is described. Death due to this poison has been rarely reported in literature. The respiratory and gastrointestinal systems are its primary targets. The diagnosis and prevention of this poisoning is of paramount importance.

Published Date

07-Jan-2009

Issue

Vol.5 Issue No.1 (2009): Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology

Section

Articles