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Potassium hydroxide - Overview

Definition of Potassium hydroxide:

This article discusses poisoning from exposure to potassium hydroxide.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Potassium hydroxide

Where Found:

  • Cuticle removal products
  • Drain cleaners
  • Leather tanning chemicals

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

  • Reviewed last on: 1/19/2007
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.