Rubber cement poisoning
Definition
Rubber cement is a common household glue. Breathing in large amounts of rubber cement fumes or swallowing any amount can be extremely dangerous, especially for a small child. 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 rubber cements (often used for arts and crafts projects). Elmer's rubber glue is one brand. Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.
Symptoms & Signs
Most symptoms occur in people who repeatedly sniff rubber cement to get "high."
- Airways and lungs
- Breathing difficulty (from inhalation)
- Throat swelling (which may also cause breathing difficulty)
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Burning in the nose, lips, throat, or eyes
- Vision loss
- Heart and blood
- Change in the acid balance of the blood, which can lead to organ damage
- Collapse
- Low blood pressure
- Intestinal tract
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Nervous system
- Convulsions
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Muscle spasms
- Nerve problems
- Unconsciousness
- Unstable walk
- Skin
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