Fuel oil poisoning occurs when someone swallows, breathes in (inhales), or touches fuel oil.

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.

• Hydrocarbons (alkanes, cycloalkanes, aromatics)

• Fuel oil
• Kerosene

Note: This list may not include all sources of fuel oil.

• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  • Loss of vision
  • Pain in the throat
  • Pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
• Gastrointestinal
  • Abdominal pain
  • Blood in the stool
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting, may contain blood
• Heart and blood
  • Collapse
  • Low blood pressure that develops rapidly
• Lungs
  • Breathing difficulty (from breathing in substance)
  • Throat swelling (which may also cause breathing difficulty)
• Nervous system
  • Convulsions
  • Depression
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Feeling of being drunk (euphoria)
  • Headaches
  • Light-headedness
  • Loss of alertness (unconsciousness)
  • Seizures
  • Staggering
  • Weakness
• Skin
  • Blisters
  • Burn
  • Irritation
  • Peeling of the skin