Photographic fixative poisoning (Photographic developer poisoning, Hydroquinone poisoning, Quinone poisoning, Sulfite poisoning)

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Photographic fixative poisoning

Alternate Names : Photographic developer poisoning, Hydroquinone poisoning, Quinone poisoning, Sulfite poisoning

Definition

Photographic fixatives are chemicals used to develop photographs.

This article discusses poisoning from swallowing such chemicals.

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

Hydroquinones
Quinones
Sodium thiosulfate
Sodium sulfite/bisulfite
Boric acid

Photographic fixative can also break down (decompose) to form sulfur dioxide gas.

Where Found

These chemicals are found in products used to develop photographs.

Symptoms & Signs

Abdominal pain
Burning pain in the throat
Blurred vision
Burning in the eye
Coma
Diarrhea (watery, bloody)
Low blood pressure
Skin rash
Stupor
Vomiting

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Photographic fixative poisoning : Definition
Photographic fixative poisoning : Poisonous Ingredient
Photographic fixative poisoning : Where Found
Photographic fixative poisoning : Symptoms & Signs
Photographic fixative poisoning : Home Treatment
Photographic fixative poisoning : Before Calling Emergency
Photographic fixative poisoning : Poison Control, or a Local Emergency Number
Photographic fixative poisoning : What to Expect at the Emergency Room
Photographic fixative poisoning : Prognosis (Expectations)

Review Date : 7/17/2009
Reviewed By : Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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