Analeptic, antiseptic; when inhaled, causes irritation of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and reflexively excites the respiratory and vasomotor centers, has an irritating effect on the skin. In high concentrations causes a reflex stop of breathing.
Has a disinfecting effect on the skin. With prolonged contact, the irritant effect on the skin can go into cauterization (coagulation of proteins) with the development of hyperemia, edema and soreness.