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Rubber cement

Definition:

Rubber cement is a common household glue that is relatively non-toxic in small amounts. However, inhalation of large amounts of its fumes or ingestion of any amount by a small child can be extremely dangerous.

Poisonous Ingredient:

paradichlorobenzene (considered fairly non-toxic)
trichloroethane (can cause neurologic and respiratory toxicity)
acetone

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