Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about dichloromethane (methylene chloride)?

• A. Direct contact with the eyes can burn the cornea.
• B. Direct contact can cause​ burning and irritation of skin​
• C. Higher level of methylene chloride in air causes dizziness, and nausea
• D. Lower levels of $C{H}_{2}C{l}_2$ in air can lead to slightly impaired hearing

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

Lower levels of $C{H}_{2}C{l}_2$ in air can lead to slightly impaired hearing

Direct contact can
1) Damage to the central nervous system

2) Burning and irritation of skin

3) Burning of cornea

Indirect contact can
1) Loss of Hearing​
Lower levels of $C{H}_{2}C{l}_2$ in air can lead to slightly impaired hearing

2) Loss of Vision

3) Dizziness, numbness, nausea
Higher level of methylene chloride in air causes dizziness, and nausea