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Types of Poisons
Liquid Poison Lotion, liquid laundry soap, furniture polish, lighter fluid and syrup medicines (liquids may be thick or thin). Pay special attention to liquids--a large quantity can be swallowed in a short period of time and they are absorbed rapidly.
Spray Poison

 

 Insecticides, spray paint and some cleaning products. Aerosol sprays may be flammable, explode and cause damage to the heart and lungs if inhaled.
Solid Poison

 

 Medicine, plants, powders (like laundry soap and automatic dishwasher detergent), granular pesticides and fertilizers.
Invisible Poison

 

 Gases or vapors. Carbon monoxide from hot water heaters and furnaces, exhaust fumes from automobiles, fumes from gas or oil burning stoves, and industrial pollution in the air.
What Can Be Done To Prevent Poisonings in Your Home?
California Poison Action Hotline
1-800-222-1222
Poison Home

For more information please call (213) 351-7888

Last modified on 09/02/2010   

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