Nitrogen Dioxide
Description
  Nitrogen oxide (NO2). A highly poisonous gas. Exposure produces inflammation of lungs that may only cause slight pain or pass unnoticed, but resulting edema several days later may cause death. (From Merck, 11th ed) It is a major atmospheric pollutant that is able to absorb UV light that does not reach the earth's surface.
Synonyms
  Nitrogen Peroxide
Dioxide, Nitrogen
Peroxide, Nitrogen
Parents
  Nitrogen Oxides
Actions
  Oxidants, Photochemical
Experts
  Abdellaziz Ben-Jebria
James Ultman
Tree Numbers
  D01.362.635.600
D01.625.550.525
D01.650.550.587.625
MeSH ID
  D009585

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