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Chlorine   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Alternative names:

bleach, many brand names

Definition:

Chlorine is found in non-toxic concentrations in many household situations, including swimming pool water, mild cleaners, or mild bleaches. However, inhalation or ingestion of pure, or highly concentrated chlorine can cause severe damage to the lungs and other organs.

Poisonous Ingredient

  • chlorine

Where Found

  • swimming pool water
  • gas released when mixing bleach with some of the powdered cleansing products and ammonia
  • some bleach products
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

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