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Pyracantha is an evergreen shrub often used in landscaping. The shrub typically has plentiful orange-red berries and needle-like thorns. The berries have not been shown to be toxic to animals or humans, although swallowing large amounts might cause some mild stomach upset.
Cement is used widely. Its high pH makes it corrosive and it can burn the skin, eyes, mouth, and lungs. The best prevention is to avoid or minimize exposure to it.
Some shampoos are formulated to be mild enough for babies. Some contain medically active ingredients. Shampoo is a minimally toxic product when used on the hair and scalp, but can cause symptoms if swallowed or splashed in the eye.
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Hydrogen peroxide is a highly reactive chemical available in several concentrations. Exposures to small amounts of household (3%) hydrogen peroxide usually only cause mild irritation. Higher concentrations can cause burns. Rarely, life-threatening effects can occur when oxygen bubbles from hydrogen peroxide travel to the circulatory system and block blood flow to tissue.
Eye makeup contains ingredients that provide color, moisturize, and aid in adhering to lids, as well as preservatives to extend shelf life. Makeup flecks in the eye can cause irritation, infection, and corneal abrasion. Allergy to eye makeup can cause irritation, redness, burning, and swelling.
Liquid from glow sticks can cause alarming eye pain but rarely cause injury.
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Baby oil contains mineral oil, which is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Its main use is to moisturize the skin and keep it soft. Ingestion of baby oil is usually minimally toxic, but can cause diarrhea. A more serious complication is aspiration pneumonia, which occurs if baby oil is breathed into the lungs when swallowed.
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