Yes, vinyl chloride is a toxic chemical that can cause industrial waste poisoning. And with this toxic substance being used more and more in the United States in the manufacturing industry, more and more people are being exposed. The primary way people are exposed is through inhalation. The central nervous system is affected first and more serious complications can include liver damage, coma, and death. There is no antidote for industrial waste poisoning by vinyl chloride, but doctors can successfully treat the symptoms and most people recover completely.
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