Can A Disulfiram Reaction Occur From Inhaling Burning Charcoal Fumes?

Posted on Fri, 8 Aug 2014

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Question : Can a disulfiram reaction occur from inhaling the fumes from burning charcoal while barbecuing?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No evidence of reaction...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There are no evidences that suggest one will have disulfiram reaction like symptoms after inhaling fumes from burning charcoal while barbecuing.

Hope this answers your question. Let me know if you need any other information.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (16 hours later)

Is ethylene dibromide found in burning charcoal briquets or the fumes from burning charcoal briquets?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am not a chemist. However as per my chemistry knowledge as charcoal burns the predominantly the fumes contain carbon monoxide and carbondioxide. I haven't read about ethylene dibromide in those toxic gas. You can discuss with a chemist further about those fumes.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar