Toxicity Levels

	Highly Toxic Ingestion of a mouthful of the substance has the potential to cause moderate to serious symptoms. Call IPC now.
	Minimally Toxic Ingestion of a mouthful of the substance may cause mild symptoms such as mouth irritation or an episode of vomiting or diarrhea. Medical treatment is not usually needed.
	Nontoxic Ingestion of a mouthful of the substance is not expected to cause any symptoms at all.

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In Case of Emergency

Call 911 if someone is unconscious or is having difficulty breathing.
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Call the Helpline

Call 1-800-222-1222 if you are concerned that you or someone else has been exposed to a potentially harmful substance.