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Sodium hydroxide poisoning

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Definition

This poisoning is from an overdose of sodium hydroxide.


Alternative Names

Lye; Caustic soda 


Poisonous Ingredient

Sodium hydroxide


Where Found

Review Date: 03/02/2006
Reviewed By: Janeen R. Azare, PhD, MSPH, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-KetteringCancer Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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