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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 7, 2013; 19(25): 3918-3930
Published online Jul 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i25.3918
Published online Jul 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i25.3918
Table 1 Most commonly ingested caustic substances
| Caustic substance | Type | Commercially available form |
| Acids | Sulfuric | Batteries |
| Industrial cleaning agents | ||
| Metal plating | ||
| Oxalic | Paint thinners, strippers | |
| Metal cleaners | ||
| Hydrochloric | Solvents | |
| Metal cleaners | ||
| Toilet and drain cleaners | ||
| Antirust compounds | ||
| Phosphoric | Toilet cleaners | |
| Alkali | Sodium hydroxide | Drain cleaners |
| Home soap manufacturing | ||
| Potassium hydroxide | Oven cleaners | |
| Washing powders | ||
| Sodium carbonate | Soap manufacturing | |
| Fruit drying on farms | ||
| Ammonia | Commercial ammonia | Household cleaners |
| Ammonium hydroxide | Household cleaners | |
| Detergents, bleach | Sodium hypochlorite | Household bleach, cleaners |
| Sodium polyphosphate | Industrial detergents | |
| Condy’s crystals | Potassium permanganate | Disinfectants, hair dyes |
- Citation: Contini S, Scarpignato C. Caustic injury of the upper gastrointestinal tract: A comprehensive review. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(25): 3918-3930
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i25/3918.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i25.3918