How can small amines affect the skin and mucous membranes at high concentrations?

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At high concentrations, smaller amines are highly irritating to the skin and especially to the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. Prolonged exposure to these compounds can cause acute damage to these tissues.1