Most household glues, such as Elmer's glue, are not poisonous. However, household glue poisoning can occur when someone intentionally breathes in glue fumes in an attempt to get "high."

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.

• Ethanol
• Xylene
• Light aliphatic naphtha
• N-hexane
• Toluene

• Glue

Note: This list may not include all sources of household glue.

Symptoms of breathing in ("huffing") glue fumes may include:

• Anxiety
• Convulsions (from breathing in large amounts)
• Drunk, dazed, or dizzy appearance
• Excitability
• Headache
• Irritability
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Red, runny nose

Severe poisonings caused by swallowing glue may cause:

• Gastric outlet obstruction
• Intestinal obstruction with abdominal pain