This is copied from the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Sodium Fluoride and this is in our water and toothpaste. Why? If you think the first part is bad look at the Chronic Conditions. Oh and dont forget its suppose to be good for your teeth. If inhaled or swallowed, this compound can cause fluoride poisoning. Early symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness. Later effects include central nervous system effects, cardiovascular effects and death. Inhalation: Causes severe irritation to the respiratory tract, symptoms may include coughing, sore throat, and labored breathing. May be absorbed through inhalation of dust; symptoms may parallel those from ingestion exposure. Irritation effects may not appear immediately. Ingestion: Toxic! May cause salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Symptoms of weakness, tremors, shallow respiration, cardopedal spasm, convulsions, and coma may follow. May cause brain and kidney damage. Affects heart and circulatory system. Death may occur from respiratory paralysis. Estimated lethal dose = 5-10 grams. Skin Contact: Causes irritation, with redness and pain. Solutions are corrosive. Effects may not appear immediately. Eye Contact: Eye irritant! May cause irritation and serious eye damage. Effects may not immediately appear. Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure may cause mottling of teeth and bone damage (osteosclerosis) and fluorosis. Symptoms of fluorisis include brittle bones,weight loss, anemia, calcified ligaments, general ill health and joint stiffness. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Populations that appear to be at increased risk from the effects of fluoride are individuals that suffer from diabetes insipidus or some forms of renal impairment.
Posted on: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 20:34:43 +0000
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