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Solid ammonium chloride is used in this practical. What are the major hazards associated with ammonium chloride?Group of answer choicesIs a lachrymator (causes you to cry) and inhalation of large amounts of ammonium chloride dust can cause dizziness, nausea and vomiting.Can cause eye irritation on contact and is harmful if swallowed.Is flammable and hence sources of ignition should be avoided.Can be absorbed subcutaneously (can enter bloodstream through unbroken skin).

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Solid ammonium chloride is used in this practical. What are the major hazards associated with ammonium chloride?Group of answer choicesIs a lachrymator (causes you to cry) and inhalation of large amounts of ammonium chloride dust can cause dizziness, nausea and vomiting.Can cause eye irritation on contact and is harmful if swallowed.Is flammable and hence sources of ignition should be avoided.Can be absorbed subcutaneously (can enter bloodstream through unbroken skin).

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The major hazards associated with solid ammonium chloride are:

  1. It is a lachrymator, which means it can cause you to cry. Inhalation of large amounts of ammonium chloride dust can lead to dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.

  2. It can cause eye irritation upon contact and is harmful if swallowed.

  3. It is not flammable, so sources of ignition do not need to be specifically avoided.

  4. It cannot be absorbed subcutaneously, which means it cannot enter the bloodstream through unbroken skin.

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