Chlorine poisoning

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Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Chlorine poisoning

Definition:

Chlorine is found in non-toxic concentrations in many household products, including swimming pool water, mild cleaners, or mild bleaches. However, inhalation or ingestion of pure or highly concentrated chlorine can cause severe damage to the lungs and other organs.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Chlorine

Where Found:

Swimming pool water
Gas released when mixing bleach with some of the powdered cleansing products and ammonia
Some bleach products

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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