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Depilatories

Definition:

This poisoning is from ingestion of a depilatory.

Alternative Names:
Hair removal agents

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Poisonous Ingredient:

• Barium sulfide
• Thioglycollates
• Alkalis

Where Found:

• Various depilatories

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