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Write two environmental effects of dichloromethane.

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Some common environmental effects of dichloromethane or methylene chloride 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, tingling and numbers in the fingers and toes. 3. In humans, direct skin contact with methylene chloride causes intense burning and mild redness of skin. Direct contact with the eyes can burn the cornea.
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