Swimming pool cleaners

Definition

Poisoning may be caused by ingestion of mild acids in liquid form, ingestion of solid chlorine tablets, acid burns to the skin, or inhalation of chlorine dust or fumes. Chlorine is more likely to cause serious toxicity than the acids.e

Poisonous Ingredient

• chlorine
  
• various mild acids
  

Where Found

• various swimming pool cleaners
  

Symptoms
For acid:

• skin
  o burn or allergic reaction
  
• respiratory
  o breathing difficulty because of throat swelling
  
• gastrointestinal
  o severe Abdominal pain
  o vomit containing dark colored blood
  o nausea, Vomiting
  

For chlorine:

• Respiratory
  o Breathing difficulty (from inhalation)
  o Throat swelling (which may also cause breathing difficulty)
  
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o Severe pain in the throat
  o Severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
  o Loss of vision
  
• Gastrointestinal
  o Severe Abdominal pain
  o Vomiting
  o Burns of the esophagus (food pipe)
  o Vomiting blood
  o Blood in the stool
  
• Heart and blood vessels
  o Hypotension (Low Blood pressure) develops rapidly
  o Collapse
  
• Skin
  o Irritation
  o Burn
  o Necrosis (holes) in the skin or underlying tissues
  
• Blood
  o Severe change in pH (too much or too little acid in the blood, which leads to damage in all of the body organs)
  

Home Treatment
Seek emergency medical care immediately. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! If on skin, or in eyes flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. If swallowed drink water to dilute. For inhalation poisoning, move the patient to fresh air.

Before Calling Emergency