Paraffin Treatments Therapy Hand Pain
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.
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Alternative Names
Wax poisoning - paraffin
Poisonous Ingredient
Paraffin
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