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Lighter fluid is a flammable liquid found in cigarette lighters and other types of lighters. Lighter fluid poisoning occurs when someone swallows this substance.
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.
Poisonous IngredientHydrocarbons, including:
- Benzene
- Butane
- Hexamine
- Lacolene
- Naptha
- Propane
- Various lighter fluids
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Loss of vision
- Severe pain in the throat
- Severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
- Kidneys and bladder
- Decreased urine output
- Stomach and intestines
- Blood in the stool
- Severe abdominal pain
- Burns of the food pipe (esophagus)
- Vomiting
- Vomiting blood
- Heart and blood
- Collapse
- Low blood pressure that develops rapidly
- Lungs and airways
- Breathing difficulty
- Throat swelling (may also cause breathing difficulty)
- Nervous system
- Coma
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Easy excitability
- Extreme sleepiness (possibly even coma)
- Hallucinations
- Headache
- Inability to sleep
- Irritability
- Lack of desire to do anything
- Tremor
- Twitching
- Uncoordinated movements
- Staggering
- Skin
- Burns
- Holes (necrosis) in the skin or tissues underneath
- Irritation
Seek immediate medical help. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.
If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Do NOT give water or milk if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.
If the person breathed in the poison, immediately move him or her to fresh air.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- Name of the product (ingredients and strength, if known)
- Time it was swallowed
- Amount swallowed
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. You may receive:
- Breathing tube
- Bronchoscopy -- camera down the throat to see burns in the airways and lungs
- Endoscopy -- camera down the throat to see burns in the esophagus and the stomach
- Fluids by IV
- Oxygen
- Surgical removal of burned skin (skin debridement)
- Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach (gastric lavage)
- Washing of the skin (irrigation) -- perhaps every few hours for several days
How well you do depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster you get medical help, the better the chance for recovery.
Damage can continue to occur for several weeks after the poison was swallowed.
ReferencesMirkin DB. Benzene and related aromatic hydrocarbons. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 94.
What else can I help you with?
Compare the solubility of halogens in water and lighter fluid?
Halogens are more soluble in water compared to lighter fluid due to their polar nature. Water can dissolve halogens such as chlorine, bromine, and iodine, while lighter fluid, which is nonpolar, does not have the ability to dissolve halogens effectively.
Why does lighter fluid help remove stains?
Lighter fluid contains solvents that can help break down and dissolve certain types of stains, such as grease or oil-based stains. The solvency properties of lighter fluid make it effective at lifting the stain from the surface of the material, allowing for easier removal. However, it is important to use lighter fluid with caution as it can be flammable and may damage certain fabrics or surfaces.
Does spilled lighter fluid evaporate?
Yes, lighter fluid will eventually evaporate if spilled due to its volatile nature. The rate of evaporation depends on factors like temperature, air flow, and surface area exposed. It is important to handle and clean up spilled lighter fluid carefully to avoid fire hazards.
Is lighter fluid an acid or alkali?
It is neither acid nor alkali because it is not in water!
Can you light a fire in fireplace with lighter fluid?
It is not recommended to use lighter fluid to start a fire in a fireplace as it can create a dangerous situation. It is safer to use kindling and fire starter sticks to ignite a fire in a fireplace.
What can be used as lighter fluid?
Lighter Fluid
Is ronston lighter fluid naptha based lighter fluid?
Yes , as is Zippo lighter fluid .
Septicemia is also known as the poisoning of what bodily fluid?
Blood poisoning
What alternate fules can you use in a zippo?
any lighter fluid, except for bic lighter fluid
How to refill a metal flip lighter with lighter fluid?
Slide the lighter body out of the lighter case, by pulling on the wick cage. With the lighter body upside down squirt lighter fluid into the fiber packing in the lighter until saturated. Reassemble the lighter body into the lighter case. Let excess lighter fluid evaporate before using the lighter.
What is in the fluid of a lighter?
Butane.
Can you use zippo lighter fluid for charcoal fluid?
Absolutely not, you should only use Zippo Lighter fluid. If you're in a pinch, Ronson lighter fluid works too.
Is lighter fluid still flammable if it's dry?
no, lighter fluid is not flamable if it is dry, because the "Dryness" is caused by the evaporation of the fluid. Basically, its not there anymore.
Is there barbecue lighter in cigarettes?
I'm kind of at a loss that the question even has to be answered but, no, you can not use dry cleaning fluid in a cigarette lighter.
Did you accidentally put lighter fluid in a butane lighter?
No, lighter fluid and butane are two different substances used in lighters. It is important to use the correct fuel for your specific lighter to avoid accidents.
Is there nitrogen in lighter fluid?
Naphtha .
Is lighter fluid an ingredient in Gatorade?
No
