Chapter XIX
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
(S00-T98)

Rules Conventions GCS DCS.XVIII.4 DChS.XIX.1 DChS.XIX.2 DChS.XIX.3 DChS.XX.1

Toxic effects of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
(T51-T65)

Excl.:
corrosions ( T20-T32)
localized toxic effects classified elsewhere ( A00-R99)
respiratory conditions due to external agents ( J60-J70)

T51 Toxic effect of alcohol
DCS.XIX.8

T51.0 Ethanol
Incl.:
Ethyl alcohol
Excl.:
acute alcohol intoxication or "hangover" effects (F10.0)
drunkenness (F10.0)
pathological alcohol intoxication (F10.0)
T51.1 Methanol
Incl.:
Methyl alcohol
T51.2 2-Propanol
Incl.:
Isopropyl alcohol
T51.3 Fusel oil
Incl.:
Alcohol:
  • amyl
  • butyl [1-butanol]
  • propyl [1-propanol]
T51.8 Other alcohols
T51.9 Alcohol, unspecified

T52 Toxic effect of organic solvents
DCS.XIX.8

Excl.:
halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons ( T53.-)
T52.0 Petroleum products
Incl.:
Gasoline [petrol]
Kerosine [paraffin oil]
Paraffin wax
Petroleum:
  • ether
  • naphtha
  • spirits
T52.1 Benzene
Excl.:
homologues of benzene ( T52.2)
nitroderivatives and aminoderivatives of benzene and its homologues ( T65.3)
T52.2 Homologues of benzene
Incl.:
Toluene [methylbenzene]
Xylene [dimethylbenzene]
T52.3 Glycols
T52.4 Ketones
T52.8 Other organic solvents
T52.9 Organic solvent, unspecified

T53 Toxic effect of halogen derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons
DCS.XIX.8

T53.0 Carbon tetrachloride
Incl.:
Tetrachloromethane
T53.1 Chloroform
Incl.:
Trichloromethane
T53.2 Trichloroethylene
Incl.:
Trichloroethene
T53.3 Tetrachloroethylene
Incl.:
Perchloroethylene
Tetrachloroethene
T53.4 Dichloromethane
Incl.:
Methylene chloride
T53.5 Chlorofluorocarbons
T53.6 Other halogen derivatives of aliphatic hydrocarbons
T53.7 Other halogen derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons
T53.9 Halogen derivative of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, unspecified

T54 Toxic effect of corrosive substances
DCS.XIX.8

T54.0 Phenol and phenol homologues
T54.1 Other corrosive organic compounds
T54.2 Corrosive acids and acid-like substances
Incl.:
Acid:
  • hydrochloric
  • sulfuric
T54.3 Corrosive alkalis and alkali-like substances
Incl.:
Potassium hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide
T54.9 Corrosive substance, unspecified

T55 Toxic effect of soaps and detergents
DCS.XIX.8

T56 Toxic effect of metals
DCS.XIX.8

Incl.:
fumes and vapours of metals
metals from all sources, except medicinal substances
Excl.:
arsenic and its compounds ( T57.0)
manganese and its compounds ( T57.2)
T56.0 Lead and its compounds
T56.1 Mercury and its compounds
T56.2 Chromium and its compounds
T56.3 Cadmium and its compounds
T56.4 Copper and its compounds
T56.5 Zinc and its compounds
T56.6 Tin and its compounds
T56.7 Beryllium and its compounds
T56.8 Other metals
Incl.:
Thallium
T56.9 Metal, unspecified

T57 Toxic effect of other inorganic substances
DCS.XIX.8

T57.0 Arsenic and its compounds
T57.1 Phosphorus and its compounds
Excl.:
organophosphate insecticides ( T60.0)
T57.2 Manganese and its compounds
T57.3 Hydrogen cyanide
T57.8 Other specified inorganic substances
T57.9 Inorganic substance, unspecified

T58 Toxic effect of carbon monoxide

Incl.:
From all sources

T59 Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapours
DCS.XIX.8

Incl.:
aerosol propellants
Excl.:
chlorofluorocarbons ( T53.5)
T59.0 Nitrogen oxides
T59.1 Sulfur dioxide
T59.2 Formaldehyde
T59.3 Lacrimogenic gas
Incl.:
Tear gas
T59.4 Chlorine gas
T59.5 Fluorine gas and hydrogen fluoride
T59.6 Hydrogen sulfide
T59.7 Carbon dioxide
T59.8 Other specified gases, fumes and vapours
T59.9 Gases, fumes and vapours, unspecified

T60 Toxic effect of pesticides
DCS.XIX.8

Incl.:
wood preservatives
T60.0 Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides
T60.1 Halogenated insecticides
Excl.:
chlorinated hydrocarbons ( T53.-)
T60.2 Other insecticides
T60.3 Herbicides and fungicides
T60.4 Rodenticides
Excl.:
strychnine and its salts ( T65.1)
T60.8 Other pesticides
T60.9 Pesticide, unspecified

T61 Toxic effect of noxious substances eaten as seafood
DCS.XIX.8

Excl.:
allergic reaction to food, such as:
  • anaphylactic shock due to adverse food reaction (T78.0)
  • dermatitis (L23.6, L25.4, L27.2)
  • gastroenteritis (noninfective) (K52.-)
bacterial foodborne intoxications ( A05.-)
toxic effect of food contaminants, such as:
  • aflatoxin and other mycotoxins (T64)
  • cyanides (T65.0)
  • hydrogen cyanide (T57.3)
  • mercury (T56.1)
T61.0 Ciguatera fish poisoning
T61.1 Scombroid fish poisoning
Incl.:
Histamine-like syndrome
T61.2 Other fish and shellfish poisoning
T61.8 Toxic effect of other seafoods
T61.9 Toxic effect of unspecified seafood

T62 Toxic effect of other noxious substances eaten as food
DCS.XIX.8

Excl.:
allergic reaction to food, such as:
  • anaphylactic shock due to adverse food reaction (T78.0)
  • dermatitis (L23.6, L25.4, L27.2)
  • gastroenteritis (noninfective) (K52.-)
bacterial foodborne intoxications ( A05.-)
toxic effect of food contaminants, such as:
  • aflatoxin and other mycotoxins (T64)
  • cyanides (T65.0)
  • hydrogen cyanide (T57.3)
  • mercury (T56.1)
T62.0 Ingested mushrooms
T62.1 Ingested berries
T62.2 Other ingested (parts of) plant(s)
T62.8 Other specified noxious substances eaten as food
T62.9 Noxious substance eaten as food, unspecified

T63 Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals
DCS.XIX.8

T63.0 Snake venom
Incl.:
Sea-snake venom
T63.1 Venom of other reptiles
Incl.:
Lizard venom
T63.2 Venom of scorpion
T63.3 Venom of spider
T63.4 Venom of other arthropods
Incl.:
Insect bite or sting, venomous
T63.5 Toxic effect of contact with fish
Excl.:
poisoning by ingestion of fish ( T61.0-T61.2)
T63.6 Toxic effect of contact with other marine animals
Incl.:
Jellyfish
Sea anemone
Shellfish
Starfish
Excl.:
poisoning by ingestion of shellfish ( T61.2)
sea-snake venom ( T63.0)
T63.8 Toxic effect of contact with other venomous animals
Incl.:
Venom of amphibian
T63.9 Toxic effect of contact with unspecified venomous animal

T64 Toxic effect of aflatoxin and other mycotoxin food contaminants
DCS.XIX.8

T65 Toxic effect of other and unspecified substances
DCS.XIX.8

T65.0 Cyanides
Excl.:
hydrogen cyanide ( T57.3)
T65.1 Strychnine and its salts
T65.2 Tobacco and nicotine
T65.3 Nitroderivatives and aminoderivatives of benzene and its homologues
Incl.:
Aniline [benzenamine]
Nitrobenzene
Trinitrotoluene
T65.4 Carbon disulfide
T65.5 Nitroglycerin and other nitric acids and esters
Incl.:
1,2,3-Propanetriol trinitrate
T65.6 Paints and dyes, not elsewhere classified
T65.8 Toxic effect of other specified substances
T65.9 Toxic effect of unspecified substance
Incl.:
Poisoning NOS