Oven cleaner poisoning
Definition
This article discusses the harmful effects from swallowing or breathing in an oven cleaner. 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
Corrosive alkalis
Where Found
Oven cleaners are sold under various brand names. Some include: - Easy Off oven cleaner
- Mr. Muscle oven and grill cleaner
This list is not all-inclusive.
Symptoms & Signs
- Airways and lungs
- Breathing difficulty -- from breathing in fumes
- 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
- Abdominal pain
- Bloody stools
- Burns and possible holes of the esophagus (food pipe)
- Vomiting, possibly bloody
- 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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