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Mineral spirits

Definition:

This poisoning is from an ingestion of mineral spirits.



Poisonous Ingredient:
  • Hydrocarbons


Where Found:
  • Mineral spirits (Stoddard solvent)
  • Some paints
  • Some floor and furniture waxes and polishes
  • Some dry cleaning fluids
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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