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Is it dangerous to consume hydrogen peroxide?
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YES: Yes, hydrogen peroxide should never be consumed (swallowed).
Answered 11/2/2015
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Concentration?: Per the National Capital Poison Center: consumption of concentrated hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) has lead to deaths. http://www.poison.org/poisonpost/june2012/hydrogenperoxide.htm). Ingestion of concentrated H2O2 can lead to venous or arterial gas embolism, distention of hollow viscus with rupture, & respiratory tract obstruction/ pulmonary aspiration. Laryngospasm, coma, convulsions, confusion, >
Answered 7/22/2018
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