My Child Ate Chalk
Chalk is
Usually Nontoxic
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If your child ate a small amount of chalk, give them a few sips of water and watch for symptoms.
If your child ate billiard chalk, call IPC immediately at 1-800-222-1222.
This call is free and confidential.
What to know: Chalk
- Chalk is also known as sidewalk chalk, school chalk and blackboard chalk.
- Chalk can be a choking hazard. If your child is choking on chalk, call 911 immediately.
Toxicity Level
What are toxicity levels?My kid ate chalk. Is chalk toxic?
Chalk is considered nontoxic if ingested in small amounts and there are usually no symptoms.
Billiard chalk may contain lead, which is highly toxic. If your child ate billiard chalk, call IPC immediately at 1-800-222-1222.
Symptoms of Poisoning
There are usually no symptoms from eating chalk in small amounts. If your child is not having any symptoms, give them a few sips of water and monitor for vomiting.If your child starts vomiting, call IPC immediately at 1-800-222-1222.
Eye Exposure
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Chalk may cause irritation if exposed to eyes.
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If your child got chalk residue or powder in their eyes, rinse by pouring clean, lukewarm water across the affected eye(s) for 15 minutes.
For more instructions, please see our page on eye exposure information.
Have an urgent question or need more help?
Don't hesitate to call IPC at
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