December 2005 St. Petersburg Gas Incident

The gas used was Methyl Mercaptan , which can have adverse effects via Inhalation , Ingestion or Dermal Absorption . The substance is used in the production of Jet Fuel , in Pesticides , Plastics , Pulp Mills and Oil Refineries and can cause irritation of the skin and eyes, Nausea , Vomiting , increases in Pulse Rate and Blood Pressure , hemolytic Anemia , respiratory problems, Narcosis , Dizziness , Convulsions , staggering Gait and weakness in the Muscle s. It is lethal in large doses.

According to officials gas capsules with timers were found in three other Maksidom shops in the city. The Associated Press News Agency reported that the chain had received letters threatening to disrupt sales during the holiday period.

REFERENCES

Terry, Claude E. and Leffingwell, Sanford S. (1999). ''Toxicology Desk Reference, 1999-2000''. Taylor and Francis. ISBN 1560327952

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