Substances, plants and mushrooms

A single dose is considered harmless. Does not require treatment.​

Keywords: pencil, colored pencils, marker, felt tip pens, watercolor, fingerpaint, face paint

A single dose is considered harmless. Does not require treatment.

Keywords: gasoline, gas, petrol, diesel, lighting fluids, white spirit, lamp oil, mineral turpentine, lighter fluids)

Orally: If the swallowed amount is small, the child can be monitored at home. If the child develops a cough, vomits, fever or his/her breathing becomes shallow, seek medical assistance.

An adult who has ingested petroleum products on purpose or by accident should contact the Poison Information Centre or a physician to receive further advice.

Inhaled: If inhaled, first aid includes breathing fresh air and resting in a semi-sitting position. If the child has other symptoms (is dazed or limp), seek medical assistance without delay.

NB! Have the container or a photo of the label to confirm the content when contacting the Poison Information Centre or healt-care professionals.

Orally: Plastic is not toxic when ingested, but may cause suffocation if the swallowed pieces are large.​

Inhaled: In fires, the burning plastic produces highly toxic vapours.

Melted plastic: Polyethylene is one of the most common plastics. A typical thermoplastic, it is used in household items and packaging, for example. When polyethylene melts, it is not considered toxic.