Poisoning from breathing in or swallowing anti-rust products.
Poisonous Ingredient:
Anti-rust agents contain different poisonous substances, including:
Nitrites
Oxalic acid
Hydrocarbons
Chelating agents
The ingredients can be swallowed or they may be accidentally breathed in (inhaled) if they are used in a small, poorly-ventilated area such as a garage.
Where Found:
Various anti-rust products
Symptoms:
Lungs and airways
Breathing difficulty
Throat swelling (may also cause breathing difficulty)
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
Severe pain in the throat
Severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
Loss of vision
Gastrointestinal
Severe abdominal pain
Vomiting
Burns of the esophagus (food pipe)
Vomiting blood
Blood in the stool
Heart and blood
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Collapse
Ttoo much or too little acid in the blood, which leads to damage in all of the body organs
Necrosis (holes) in the skin or underlying tissues
Kidneys
Kidney failure
Review Date: 5/16/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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