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This is poisoning from swallowing shellac.
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 Ingredient- Ethanol
- Isopropanol
- Methanol
- Methyl isobutyl ketone
- Paint remover
- Shellac
- Wood finishing products
Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.
Symptoms- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Blindness
- Blurred vision
- Wide pupils
- Heart and blood
- Convulsions
- Disturbance of the acid balance of the blood (leads to multi-organ failure)
- Low blood pressure
- Kidneys
- Kidney failure
- Lungs and airways
- No breathing
- Rapid, shallow breathing
- Muscles
- Leg cramps
- Weakness
- Nervous system
- Skin
- Cyanosis (blue skin, lips, or fingernails)
- Stomach and intestines
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health care professional. Seek immediate medical help.
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, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Do NOT give water if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, 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.
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. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient 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
- Hemodialysis
- Fluids through a vein (IV)
- Medicine (antidote) to reverse the effect of the poison
- 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
Isopropanol and methanol are extremely poisonous. As little as 2 tablespoons of methanol can kill a child, while 2 to 8 ounces can be deadly for adults.
How well a patient does depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment was received. The faster a patient gets medical help, the better the chance for recovery.
ReferencesJacobsen D, Hovda KE. Methanol, ethylene glycol, and other toxic alcohols. 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 32.
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What is the resin shellac used for?
Shellac resin is commonly used as a wood finish to provide a durable and glossy surface. It is also used in food products, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics as a coating or glazing agent. Additionally, shellac can be used in the production of inks, dyes, and polishes.
What happens to marble if you put varnish or shellac on it?
Applying varnish or shellac to marble can create a protective layer that enhances its appearance and provides some protection against stains and scratches. However, it can also alter the natural look and feel of the marble by giving it a glossy or shiny finish. Over time, the varnish or shellac may wear off or become discolored, requiring reapplication.
What is shellac made of?
Lac is the name given to the http://www.answers.com/topic/resinous secretion of the tiny lac insect (Laccifer lacca) which is http://www.answers.com/topic/parasitic on certain trees in Asia, particularly India and Thailand. This insect secretion is cultivated and refined because of the commercial value of the finished product known as shellac. The term shellac is derived from shell-lac (the word for the refined lac in http://www.answers.com/topic/flake form), but has come to refer to all refined lac whether in dry or suspended in an alcohol-based http://www.answers.com/topic/solvent.
Preparation of varnish?
Varnish is a thin transparent liquid that is prpared by mixing drying oil, resin and a thinner or solvent. Drying oil is obtained from linseed oil, tung oil and walnut oil which contains high level of poly unsaturated fatty acids. Resin obtained from amber, Kauri gum, dammar, copal, rosin, balsam etc are used. The solvent added include the natural turpentine or the chemical paint thinner. This when applied on wood has a glossy finish. It protects the wood from damage.
Which best explains the difference between a monomer and a polymer?
A monomer is a single structure and has low moleculer weight, while a polymer consists of several monomers and appears like plastic such as shellac and varnish.A polymer has higher molecular weight. Polymers don't always look like plastic--wood and cotton are both polymers. Rubber is also a polymer.
Is there a shellac recipe?
no there is not because shellac is created by a bug.
How do you spell shellac?
That is the correct spelling of the word "shellac" (referring to a varnish).The same spelling is used as a proper name by a band Shellac.
When did shellac records come out?
Production of Shellac records started in 1898
When was The Futurist - Shellac album - created?
The Futurist - Shellac album - was created in 1997.
Shellac over polyurethane?
A coat of shellac can be placed over polyurethane. You should use de-waxed shellac if you plan on placing more polyurethane on in the future.
Are shellac good for a Muslim?
If, the shellac stands for Shelly than yeah... only because she is my wife...but beyond that i am not suree.. Please define shellac? thank you selam
When was Uranus - Shellac EP - created?
Uranus - Shellac EP - was created in 1993-10.
What did they say about the man who dies from drinking shellac?
He had a lovely finish. fyi...Shellac is a wood cleaner
What is the birth name of Fred Shellac?
Fred Shellac's birth name is Fred Henry Schellack.
Are insects used in the making of shellac nail varnish?
Yes insects are used to make shellac nail varnish. Shellac comes from the female lac bug and is a type of resin.
What is the best shellac for wood finishing?
The best shellac for wood finishing is typically considered to be dewaxed shellac, as it provides a clear and durable finish that enhances the natural beauty of the wood.
Can you spray shellac?
yes you can. any spray system will do. thin the shellac with 10% denatured alcohol. have fun.
