Question

Is methanol toxic to humans?

Answer 1

Answer:

Methanol has a high toxicity in humans. As little as 10 mL of pure methanol when drunk is metabolized into formic acid, which can cause permanent blindness by destruction of the optic nerve.

Diagnostic method: Blood acidosis, increased osmol gap, methanol blood level

Other names: Methanol poisoning

Causes: Methanol (such as found in windshield washer fluid)

Differential diagnosis: Infections, exposure to other toxic alcohols, serotonin syndro

Answer 2

Answer:

it has a high toxicity in humans..