Rubber cement

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Rubber cement

Definition

Rubber cement is a common household glue. Breathing in large amounts of rubber cement fumes or swallowing any amount can be extremely dangerous, especially for a small child.

Poisonous Ingredient

Acetone
Heptane
Isopropyl alcohol
Paradichlorobenzene
Trichloroethane

Where Found

Various rubber cements (often used for arts and crafts projects). Elmer's rubber glue is one brand.

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Review Date: 5/7/2008
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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