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Health Encyclopedia: Depilatories
This poisoning is from ingestion of a depilatory.
Alternative Names
Hair removal agents
Poisonous Ingredient
- Barium sulfide
- Thioglycollates
- Alkalis (sodium or calcium hydroxide)
Where Found
- Various depilatories
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