A patient is brought with the history of intentionally consuming nail polish remover. Which of the following poisoning can be suspected?: (A) Aniline, (B) Turpentine, (C) Sodium hypochlorite, (D) Acetone
Answer is D. Common household poisons & toxic preparations : Nail polish removers Acetone Suntan lotions Denatured alcohol; methyl salicylate Moth balls Naphthalene Marking ink Aniline Ink remover sodium hypochlorite 0.5 % Fluorescent lamps beryllium Furniture polish Turpentine; petroleum hydrocarbons Paint remover Sodium hydroxide; lead acetate Shoe polish Aniline; nitrobenzene Crayons (wax) Para-nitroaniline.