Paraffin is a solid waxy substance used to make candles and other items. This article discusses what may occur if you swallow or eat paraffin.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative NamesWax poisoning - paraffin
Poisonous IngredientParaffin
Where FoundNote: This list may not be all inclusive.
SymptomsEating a lot of paraffin can lead to intestinal obstruction,which can cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and possible constipation.
Home TreatmentDo NOT make the person throw up. Contact Poison Control for guidance.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive:
Paraffin is generally nontoxic (not harmful) if swallowed in small amounts. Recovery is likely.
ReferencesIn: Ford MD, Delaney KA, Ling LJ, Erickson T, eds. Clinical Toxicology. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2001.
Paraffin is a solid waxy substance used to make candles and other items. This article discusses what may occur if you swallow or eat paraffin.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative NamesWax poisoning - paraffin
Poisonous IngredientParaffin
Where FoundNote: This list may not be all-inclusive.
SymptomsEating a lot of paraffin can lead to intestinal obstruction,which can cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and possible constipation.
Home TreatmentDo NOT make the person throw up. Contact poison control for guidance.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive:
Paraffin is generally nontoxic (not harmful) if swallowed in small amounts. Recovery is likely.
ReferencesIn: Ford MD, Delaney KA, Ling LJ, Erickson T, eds. Clinical Toxicology. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2001.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 08/03/2011
Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
paraffin is , you can say that paraffin is candle just extract it's thread and your paraffin is ready to use
It is almost 100% paraffin, it is made from wax and water.
Paraffin has covalent bonds.
I have made candles using paraffin wax. Paraffin oil is kerosene.
Paraffin is a mixture, not a chemical compound.
James young invented paraffin
The fuel used is paraffin
Yes, paraffin is soluble in alcohol. I have personally dissolved paraffin in alcohol. But I can tell you that it dissolves very slowly unless the alcohol is heated. If you use the right proportions of paraffin and alcohol, what you get is a paraffin paste. You can use this to wax furniture, etc.
Paraffin wax is a white or colorless soft solid that is used as a lubricant, when this is melted down it becomes a paraffin liquid. Paraffin oil is used in cosmetics and medical settings and is a highly refined mineral oil.
Paraffin wax candles have been around for centuries. Most candles are made from paraffin.
Paraffin wax is composed from solid hydrocarbons.
Paraffin Reduction