Before asphalt hardens, its liquid form can cause burns to the skin and eyes, it can cause lung damage if inhaled, and it can cause severe internal injury if ingested.
Alternative Names:
Asphalt; Cement; Pavement; Concrete
Poisonous Ingredient:
various industrial solvents
various industrial glues
tar
various hydrocarbons
Where Found:
various asphalt and tile cements
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Review Date: 4/16/2004
Reviewed By: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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