Sodium carbonate poisoning
Alternate Names : Sal soda poisoning, Soda ash poisoning, Disodium salt poisoning, Carbonic acid poisoning, Washing soda poisoning
Definition
Sodium carbonate (also known as washing soda or soda ash) is a chemical found in many household and industrial products. This article focuses on poisoning due to sodium carbonate. 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
Sodium carbonate
Where Found
- Automatic dishwashing soaps
- Clinitest tablets
- Glass products
- Pulp and paper products
- Some bleaches
- Some bubble bath solutions
- Some steam iron cleaners
Note: This list is not all inclusive.
Symptoms & Signs
Symptoms may include:
- Breathing problems due to throat swelling
- Collapse
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Eye irritation, redness, and pain
- Hoarseness
- Low blood pressure (may develop rapidly)
- Severe pain in the mouth, throat, chest, or abdominal area
- Shock
- Skin irritation
- Swallowing difficulty
- Vomiting
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