MeSH definition : A gas that condenses under slight pressure. Because of its low boiling point ethyl
chloride sprayed on skin produces an intense cold by evaporation. Cold blocks nerve
conduction. Ethyl chloride has been used in surgery but is primarily used to relieve
local pain in sports medicine.;
MeSH synonym : chloroethane; chloride, ethyl;
CISMeF synonym : ern brand of ethyl chloride; gebauer brand of ethyl chloride; henning walldorf brand of ethyl chloride; ritter brand of ethyl chloride;
A gas that condenses under slight pressure. Because of its low boiling point ethyl
chloride sprayed on skin produces an intense cold by evaporation. Cold blocks nerve
conduction. Ethyl chloride has been used in surgery but is primarily used to relieve
local pain in sports medicine.
https://reptox.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/pages/fiche-complete.aspx?no_produit=3004&nom=Chloroéthane Canada toxicological data sheet ethyl chloride