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Alternative names
Epoxy; ResinDefinition Return to top
Poisoning from an ingestion of plastic casting resin.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Where Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
For ingestions or toxic exposure, seek emergency medical care immediately. If the resin is on the skin, wash the area thoroughly for at least 15 minutes. Contact Poison Control for further information.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.What to expect at the emergency room Return to top
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
Recovery and prognosis depend on the amount of exposure and the time to treatment. Serious toxicity may occur. Seek emergency medical care immediately.
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