Solder

Definition

Solder is a compound used to connect electric wires or other metal parts together. It can cause skin burns, or it can be extremely toxic if ingested in high amounts.

Poisonous Ingredient

• lead
  
• tin
  
• zinc
  
• mild acids
  
• ethylene glycol
  

Where Found

• solder
  

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

For acids found in solders:

• burns of mouth and throat
  

For lead:

• body as a whole
  o metallic taste
  o skin paleness
  o tremor
  o twitching
  o Convulsions
  o paralysis
  o muscle aches
  o fatigue
  o weakness
  o Joint pain
  o excessive thirst
  o incoordination
  
• eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o jaundice (eyes appear yellow)
  o vision abnormalities
  
• skin
  o yellow skin
  
• gastrointestinal
  o loss of appetite
  o Weight loss
  o Constipation
  o Vomiting
  o diarrhea
  o Abdominal pain
  
• heart and blood vessels
  o Low Blood pressure
  o High blood pressure
  
• nervous system
  o easily excitable
  o coma
  o hallucinations
  o lack of desire to do anything
  o irritable
  o uncooperative
  o headache
  o sleeping difficulty
  o confusion
  

For tin and zinc chloride:

• body as a wholeo burns in the mouth and throato o collapseo blood in urineo decreased urine outputo no urine output