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Write two environmental effects of dichloromethane.

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Some common environmental effects of dichloromethane are as follows :
1. It harms the central nervous system. Exposure to lower impaired bearing and vision.
2. Higher levels of methylene chloride in air causes dizziness, nausea.
3. In humans, direct skin contact with methylene chloride intense burning and mild redness of skin. Direct contact with the eyes can bum the cornea.
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