Solder

Solder is a compound used to connect electric wires or other metal parts together. It can cause skin burns, or it can be extremely toxic if ingested in high amounts.

Expectations (prognosis)

  • for lead
  • Complete recovery takes a year or more.
  • Many who do not die may suffer permanent brain damage.
  • for tin and zinc
  • If the amount of zinc or tin is low, recovery should be within approximately 6 hours.
  • for the acids
  • The length and extent of recovery depends on the extent of tissue damage that has occurred.
  • for ethylene glycol
  • ethylene glycol is extremely toxic. Survival and prognosis depend on the amount of ingestion and time to treatment.

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