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  2. Ethylene glycol poisoning - Wikipedia

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    If hypocalcemia occurs it can be treated with calcium replacement although calcium supplementation can increase the precipitation of calcium oxalate crystals leading to tissue damage. [24] Intubation and respiratory support may be required in severely intoxicated people; people with hypotension require treatment with intravenous fluids and ...

  3. List of herbs with known adverse effects - Wikipedia

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    "abdominal pain, diarrhea, potentially carcinogenic, with others can potentiate cardiac glycosides and antiarrhythmic agents" [3] Chaparral: creosote bush, gobernadora, larreastat [4] Larrea tridentata, Larrea divaricata [4] Liver damage, [3] [4] [5] kidney problems, [4] Hypotension in cancer patients [3] Chinese herbal mixtures: Heavy metal ...

  4. Absorption (skin) - Wikipedia

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    Skin damage due to burns, abrasions, wounds and skin diseases also increase absorption. Thus populations with skin damage may be more susceptible to adverse effects of agents that are absorbed through the skin. Certain solvents like dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) act as carriers and are frequently used to transport medication through the skin. DMSO ...

  5. Hygroscopy - Wikipedia

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    in the condensation of the water-vapour of the air on the cold surface of a glass; in the capillarity of hair, wool, cotton, wood shavings, etc.; in the imbibition of water from the air by gelatine; in the deliquescence of common salt; in the absorption of water from the air by concentrated sulphuric acid; in the behaviour of quicklime". [4]

  6. Chemical drain cleaners - Wikipedia

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    Otherwise, the lye itself will absorb water and actually create a mass itself, exacerbating the clog issue. [4] Liquid formulations of corrosive alkaline drain cleaners can contain sodium hypochlorite and lye (sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide) in concentrations up to 50 percent. Other corrosive mixtures come as two-part cleaners that are ...

  7. Non-plastic bag can dissolve in cold water in just 5 minutes

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    This non-plastic bag can dissolve in water in less than 5 minutes — and its creators are hoping it can help cut down on global pollution.

  8. Defatting (medical) - Wikipedia

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    Defatting is the chemical dissolving of dermal lipids, from the skin, on contact with defatting agents.This can result in water loss from the affected area and cause the whitening and drying of the skin which may result in cracking, secondary infection and chemical irritant contact dermatitis.

  9. Water intoxication - Wikipedia

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    In addition, water cure, a method of torture in which the victim is forced to consume excessive amounts of water, can cause water intoxication. [1] Water, like any other substance, can be considered a poison when over-consumed in a brief period. Water intoxication mostly occurs when water is being consumed in a high quantity provoking ...