Isoflurane
Waste Anesthetic Gases (WAG)
Anesthetic gases such as isoflurane and sevoflurane are commonly used in laboratory animal research protocols. Possible health effects of overexposure to anesthetic gas may include, but are not limited to:
- Acute effects: Drowsiness, irritability, depression, headaches, dizziness, and nausea, as well as problems with coordination, audiovisual ability, and judgment.
- Chronic effects: Liver and kidney disease, and adverse reproductive effects.
Specific Chemical Hazards
Specific Chemical Hazards:
Chemicals and toxic substances pose a wide range of hazards to our health, environment, and the society in which you work and live. This page provides information about specific chemical hazards that may require additional training and EHS involvement in the process development. Please reach out to askEHS@cornell.edu for questions about specific chemical hazards or any other chemical safety questions.