NO fumes

[Molotov]

Why exactly are nitric oxide fumes harmful to the human body? How long does one have to be exposed to get injured?

[Phi for All]

Nitric oxide forms acids in the lungs which can result in depleted oxygen in the bloodstream. Anything which produces a cyanotic effect can cause you to lose consciousness, which could be deadly.

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[budullewraagh]

nitric oxide is a vasodilator. it readily oxidizes to NO2/N2O4 at equilibrium at STP, and in the body oxidizes as well, and tends to hydrolyze