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Fire & Explosion

Meth production is a highly explosive process that releases toxic chemicals such as phosphine, hydrochloric acid, and vaporized methaphetamine.

Many flammable chemicals are often used in meth production, including:

Acetone
Coleman fuel
Ethyl ether
Mineral spirits
Toluene

For more information:

Photo: Fire Damage
Photo: Corroded Valve
Photo: Fuel/Heet

Other health impacts of exposure:

Meth Lab Exposure

Gasses & Vapors
Phosphine, hydrogen, and iodine are all by- products of meth production.

Residues
Toxins contaminate surfaces, drains, ventilation systems, and the people exposed.

Using Meth

Addiction Recovery
BCPH provides both inpatient detox and outpatient counseling services.

Side Effects of Using
Short- and long-term health impacts are significant, often fatal.

Air Quality Program, Environmental Health Division,
Boulder County Public Health (BCPH)
3450 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 441-1564, www.BoulderCountyAir.org

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