Chalk is a form of limestone. Chalk poisoning occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally swallows chalk.
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 NamesChalk poisoning; Chalk - swallowing Poisonous IngredientChalk is generally considered to be nonpoisonous, but it can cause problems if large amounts are swallowed.
Where FoundNote: This list may not include all uses of chalk.
SymptomsSeek immediate medical help. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health care professional.
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.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate.
A visit to the emergency room, however, may not be necessary.
Expectations (prognosis)How well you do depends on the amount of chalk swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster you get medical help, the better the chance for recovery.
Chalk is considered a fairly nonpoisonous substance, so recovery is likely.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/16/2012
Eric Perez, MD, St. Luke's / Roosevelt Hospital Center, NY, NY, and Pegasus Emergency Group (Meadowlands and Hunterdon Medical Centers), NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
chalk comes from chalk deposits the white cliffs of dover is one then the grind it into powder then they press it into molds of chalk then they sell it
The word 'chalk' is a neuter noun, a word for a thing that has no gender.
He wanted a piece of chalk lit
No chalk is not solouble. When chalk is put in water the water becomes a suspension ie the particles of chalk keep floating in water.
No, melting chalk is impossible, but dissolving chalk is possible. This can be done when you mix the chalk with some liquid and there you have it...DISSOLVED CHALK IN A LIQUID!
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colored chalk sidewalk chalk dustless chalk
rubber is harder than chalk !
There are a couple of things that make chalk hard. The calcium in chalk is said to make chalk hard.
A collective noun for chalk is a box of chalk.
Nature's chalk is limestone--hard. Blackboard chalk is soft--gypsum.
your an idiot, no a whitle chalk is not longer than aq blue chalk
chalk comes from chalk deposits the white cliffs of dover is one then the grind it into powder then they press it into molds of chalk then they sell it
near a chalk board
Yes, chalk is brittle.
Seas with chalk in you fool
chalk is a compound