Jewelry cleaners
Definition
This article discusses the harmful effects that can occur from swallowing jewelry cleaner or breathing in its fumes. 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
- Ammonia
- Corrosive alkali
- Detergent
- Soap
Where Found
Jewelry cleaners and polishes are sold under various brand names. Some include: - Goddard's Jewelry Cleaner
- Goddard's Silver Dip
- Hagerty Jewelry Cleaner
- Weiman Silver Polish
- Wright Silver Cream
Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.
Symptoms & Signs
- Airways and lungs
- Breathing difficulty (from breathing in chemicals)
- 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
- Vision loss
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Abdominal pain - severe
- Bloody stools
- Burns and possible holes of the esophagus (food pipe)
- Vomiting, possibly with blood
- Heart and blood
- Collapse
- Low blood pressure -- develops rapidly
- Severe change in blood acid level -- leads to organ damage
- Skin
- Burns
- Holes in the skin or underlying tissues
- Irritation
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