Anti-rust product poisoning
Definition
Anti-rust product poisoning occurs when someone breathes in or swallows anti-rust products. These products may be accidentally breathed in (inhaled) if they are used in a small, poorly ventilated area, such as a garage. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous Ingredient
Anti-rust agents contain different poisonous substances, including: - Chelating agents
- Hydrocarbons
- Hydrochloric acid
- Nitrites
- Oxalic acid
- Phosphoric acid
Where Found
- Various anti-rust products
Symptoms & Signs
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Loss of vision
- Severe pain in the throat
- Severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
- Gastrointestinal
- Heart and blood
- Collapse
- Low blood pressure
- Methemoglobinemia (very dark blood from abnormal red blood cells)
- Too much or too little acid in the blood, which leads to damage in all of the body organs
- Kidneys
- Lungs and airways
- Breathing difficulty
- Throat swelling (may also cause breathing difficulty)
- Skin
- Burns
- Irritation
- Holes (necrosis) in the skin or tissues underneath
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