An influx of blood or other fluid into bodily tissue or organs in reaction to injury, disease, and/or foreign substances. Inflammation is marked by swelling, redness, heat, and/or pain. Inflammations of specific body parts often carry special names which often end with the suffix "-itis". For example, inflammation of the brain is called encephalitis and inflammation of the pancreas is called pancreatitis. Do not confuse inflammation with the term inflammable, which refers to a material that is easily ignited. MSDS Relevance: Any number of chemicals can be toxins orirritants that could cause swelling of various body parts. Cancer can also cause inflammation. Inflammation normally subsides on its own, however, if the symptom is long-lasting it can be called chronic inflammation. If you suspect a chemical is causing inflammation, avoid exposure and See: If the inflammation subsides. See also: Asthma, Bronchitis, Dermatitis, Edema