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I overused a 2 0z tube of bengay with methyl salicilate. is this a toxic amount if it contains 30 percent of this chemical?
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No: 1 oz = 30 mg. 2 oz = 60 mg. If you applied the entire tube you would have applied 30% x 60 mg = 18mg. One adult aspirin (which has a related salycilate compound) = 325 mg. Not to worry.
Answered 4/23/2015
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1 oz = 28 GRAMS: 1 oz = 28 000 mg. 2 oz- 56 000 mg. SWALLOWING 2 oz of this = about 120 aspirin pills , which is extremely dangerous. But absorption through skin is far, far less. Toxicity, even death has occurred by overdosing children because of skin absorption. Adult tragedies have been due to use with a heating pad or use when hot and sweating such as athletic activity. Read instructions carefully and do not d
Answered 7/29/2014
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