Wednesday, February, 15, 2012

Dye remover

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Definition

Dye remover is a chemical used to remove dye stains. Dye remover 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 Ingredient
  • Detergents (including bleach)
  • Corrosive alkalis
  • Sodium carbonate
  • Sodium hydrosulfite
  • Thiourea dioxide

Where Found
  • Various dye removers


Review Date: 01/30/2010
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)