Use of amyl nitrite pearls as an antidote for acrylonitrile poisoning.
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February 18, 1987
Mr. Dennis J. Ruth
Rollins Environmental Services [NJ] Inc.
Post Office Box 221
Bridgeport New Jersey 08014
Dear Mr. Ruth:
This is in response to your letter of December 17, 1986, to Mr. John B. Miles, Jr., concerning the use of amyl nitrite pearls as an antidote for acrylonitrile poisoning.