Rubber cement


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Definition

Rubber cement is a common household glue. Breathing in large amounts of rubber cement fumes or swallowing any amount can be extremely dangerous, especially for a small child.


Poisonous Ingredient

Where Found

Various rubber cements (often used for arts and crafts projects). Elmer's rubber glue is one brand.

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Review Date: 05/23/2006
Reviewed By: Janeen R. Azare, PhD, MSPH, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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