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Zinc is a type of metal. It is one of the most common substances in the earth's crust. Zinc is mixed with other materials to make industrial items such as paint, dyes, ointments, and more.

This article discusses poisoning from zinc.

Zinc

• Rust prevention coatings
• Vitamin and mineral supplements
• Zinc chloride
• Zinc oxide (relatively nonharmful)
• Zinc acetate
• Zinc sulfate
• Heated or burned galvanized metal (releases zinc fumes)

• Compounds used to make paint, rubber, dyes, wood preservatives, and ointments.

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Review Date: 01/19/2007
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.