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Methanol (Methyl alcohol)

Methanol is a toxic alcohol. Deliberate self-poisoning is usually lethal without appropriate intervention.

References

  • Barceloux DG, Bond R, Krenzelok EP et al.  American Academy of Clinical Toxicology practice guidelines on the treatment of methanol poisoning. Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology 2002; 40(4):415-46.
  • Kostic MA, Dart RC. Rethinking the toxic methanol level. Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology; 2003: 41(6):793-800.

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