Plastic casting resin poisoning
Alternate Names : Epoxy poisoning, Resin poisoning
Definition
This is poisoning from eating or swallowing plastic casting resin. 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
Where Found
- Various plastic casting resin products
Symptoms & Signs
- Airways and lungs
- Difficulty breathing
- Rapid breathing
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Severe pain in the throat
- Severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
- Loss of vision
- Throat swelling (which may also cause breathing difficulty)
- Stomach and intestines
- Severe abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Burns of the esophagus (food pipe)
- Vomiting blood
- Blood in the stool
- Heart and blood vessels
- Hypotension (low blood pressure) -- develops rapidly
- Collapse
- Skin
- Irritation
- Burn
- Necrosis (holes) in the skin or underlying tissues
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