BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY (NEET)

On the night of 2nd and 3rd December 1948 an incident took place. It is one of the world worst Industrial disaster. A gas named methyl isocyanate (MIC). Over 50,000 people died in this Catastrophic incident.

Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) 

• Methyl Isocyanate is a colourless liquid used for making pesticides.
• The chemical is very reactive.
• Methyl Isocyanate is fatal when inhaled or when it comes in contact with the body.

HEALTH PROBLEMS:

IMMEDIATE RESPONSE:

• Respiratory issue
• Anorexia
• Impaired vision
• Impaired audio
• Nausea

LONG TERM RESPONSE:

• As these chemicals result in mutations in human beings, thus act as a mutagenic agent.
• If pregnant ladies come kn contact, it result in TERATOGENIC effect to the fetus.
• Increase Chromosomal abnormality.