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Lighter fluid


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Definition

This poisoning is caused by lighter fluid.


Poisonous Ingredient

Hydrocarbons, including:

  • Butane
  • Propane
  • Naptha
  • Benzene
  • Lacolene
  • Hexamine

Where Found
  • Various lighter fluids


Review Date: 05/17/2006
Reviewed By: Janeen R. Azare, PhD, MSPH, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.




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