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Automatic dishwasher soap - poisoning - Overview

Definition of Automatic dishwasher soap - poisoning:

Automatic dishwasher soap poisoning refers to illness that occurs when you eat or swallow soap used in automatic dishwashers, such as those found in homes.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Automatic dishwasher products contain various soaps. Potassium carbonate and sodium carbonate are the most common.

Where Found:

  • Automatic dishwasher soaps
  • Reviewed last on: 10/24/2007
  • Stephen C. Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.