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I work in healthcare. autoclave was on and steam was coming out. i was near it and could feel the heat and steam. if i inhaled it could be dangerous?
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No: it's just WATER by the time it reaches your lung tissue. Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 11/5/2016
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