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The thallium was slipped into bottles of Coca-Cola at the Carr and Trepal homes. [27] Thallium was the poison of choice for Saddam Hussein to use on dissidents, which even allowed for them to emigrate before dying. [28] In 1995, Zhu Ling was the victim of an unsolved attempted thallium poisoning in Beijing, China.
Thallium and its compounds are extremely toxic, with numerous recorded cases of fatal thallium poisoning. [ 69 ] [ 70 ] The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set the legal limit ( permissible exposure limit ) for thallium exposure in the workplace as 0.1 mg/m 2 skin exposure over an eight-hour workday.
There are countless flowers categorized as poisonous to cats. The best way to determine whether or not something is safe for your pet is to consult the ASPCA's toxic and non-toxic plant list.
Based on the symptoms, Zhang Shoulin suspected acute thallium or arsenic poisoning, but the institute was unable to conduct the necessary tests. Zhu Ling denied that she had had any contact with thallium in class, a claim which was confirmed by Tsinghua's chemistry department. PUMCH also claimed the lack of equipment to perform such tests.
If you’re unsure whether your cat needs a medical evaluation, try calling the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) or the Pet Poison Hotline (855-764-7661).
Cats are lactose-intolerant, which means that diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues are a common aftereffect of drinking dairy products. While your cat may love milk, it’s best to refuse to ...
Thallium poisoning has been observed on several occasions, and it is well known that thallium compounds are highly toxic. Nonetheless, incidents of thallium poisoning are few. [32] Tl is located on the periodic table near two other highly toxic metals, mercury and lead.
After the thallium ion enters the cell, many of the processes that transport potassium and sodium are disrupted. Due to its poisonous nature, many western countries have banned the use of thallium(I) sulfate in products for home use and many companies have also stopped using this compound. A dosage in excess of 500 mg is reported as fatal.