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60 milligrams (one drop) would kill you instantly.
The LD/50 (lethal dose) for humans is .9 mg nicotine/ 1 kg of body weight. It would take approx. 45 mg for a 110 lb person or approx. 115 mg for a 285 lb person. Death could be in as little as seconds due to respiratory failure. Very large doses in relation to body weight have been described as near instantaneous.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoNicotine itself is not especially harmful, apart from being an addictive drug. However, the chemicals associated with nicotine intake, whether smoking or "smokeless," cause a variety of diseases including lung cancer, mouth cancer, Heart disease, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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∙ 12y agoYes, Nicotine can be very addictive and dangerous to the body.
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∙ 9y agoNicotine is a potent parasympathomimetic alkaloid, and is poisonous.
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Is nicotine sticky?
Nicotine in it's pure form is one of the most deadly poisons known to man. I wouldn't want to find whether it's sticky or not.
What happens if you overdose on nicotine?
Only PURE nicotine is deadly to the touch. It will sink into your skin and get into your blood stream, which will get to your heart, and the heart tries to take the nicotine as normal blood, but nicotine is a nuclear product and all.... So don't touch it
Is Nicotine a pure substance or mixture?
Nicotine is a pure compound.
Does pure nicotine contain carbon monoxide?
Pure nicotine doesn't contain carbon monoxide.
What is the taste of pure nicotine?
Death.
What are the methods to obtain pure nicotine?
There are several methods to extracting and or obtaining pure nicotine. Many times you can extract the nicotine with normal house hold chenicals and products. Nicotine is a very hazardous material and handling of raw or pure nicotine is very hazardous. Make sure you read all information carefully before trying the extraction.
Does cocaine have nicotine in it?
No, cocaine does not contain nicotine, it is a pure substance. it is very addictive though
Is nicotine a depressent?
No. Nicotine is the opposite of a depressant, it is classified as a stimulant.
Is there any food that is poisonious to dogs?
chocolate and nicotine can be deadly for canines!!
Are there any foods composed or comprised of nicotine?
No, and it's a good thing. Nicotine is a deadly poison. If you ate enough to have an effect, it would kill you.
Do the e-cigarettes have tobacco juice in them?
No. They contain pure nicotine.
Do cigars contain enough nicotine for 2 lethal doses of nicotine if it is injected?
If injected directly into a vein in pure form, absolutely.
