Chemicals and Drugs

Tear Gases

Gases that irritate the eyes, throat, or skin. Severe lacrimation develops upon irritation of the eyes.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Gases that irritate the eyes, throat, or skin. Severe lacrimation develops upon irritation of the eyes.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Tear Gas
  • Gas, Tear

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Aspects Covered

16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, toxicity.

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73(68)

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  1. D27.720.821.500w
  2. D27.888w.569.734.500w
  3. J01.637.870w.800w

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NLM Classification

QV 665

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tear Gases. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013665. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013665
  2. Tear Gases. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tear_gas
  3. Tear Gases. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q190512