Inhalation : Extremely destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting.
Ingestion : Toxic. May cause irritation or corrosion to the gastrointestinal tract with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. May cause delayed death occurring from strictures of the esophagus and pylorus.