Contents:
- Medical Video: Why Do Glue Labels Warn Not to Sniff It?
- Markers contain xylene, a dangerous chemical
- Various dangers of kissing markers
- If you have eyes, what's the danger?
- If it is exposed to skin, what are the dangers?
Medical Video: Why Do Glue Labels Warn Not to Sniff It?
The pungent aroma of markers may be a special attraction for some people. Not infrequently, inhaling the aroma of markers makes addiction. In fact, over time the habit of kissing markers will invite a myriad of dangers to the body.
Markers contain xylene, a dangerous chemical
There are several chemicals in markers. One of them is xylene, a chemical that has a distinctive aroma. Xylene is not only used in markers but also in many other household items, such as thinner, paint and varnish.
Xylene is a toxic chemical. Very small particles allow it to enter the body when inhaled. Inhaling poison markers can have short-term and long-term effects. These chemicals can cause symptoms of inhalation similar to when people use sedatives or alcohol, whose effects can last up to 15 to 45 minutes.
From the results of the study cited from Toxicological Profile for Xylene, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Short-term effects of xylene can interfere with breathing, dizziness, headaches and short-term memory loss.
While long-term effects can cause permanent brain damage and damage to the liver, kidneys and central nervous system. Some brands of markers also contain propyl alcohol which is not too toxic but can irritate the eyes, nose and throat.
Various dangers of kissing markers
If the xylene content in the marker goes into the lungs, it can cause serious lung injury or even death. If xylene is inhaled in small amounts, you may experience coughing, choking, shortness of breath, blue skin color, and an increase in heart rate faster. Also keep in mind that these symptoms can occur immediately or for 24 hours after you smell the markers.
If you have eyes, what's the danger?
Steam exposure to the eyes is the most common type of xylene vapor exposure. If fluid markers regarding the eyes or vapor exposure to xylene markers affect the eyes, you may experience redness, pain, swelling of the eye bags, and blurred vision after the eyes are hit with markers. All you have to do about the eye marker is to rinse the eyes with running water until it feels better.
If it is exposed to skin, what are the dangers?
If your skin has a marker, it may only cause mild skin irritation. But if the liquid marker is absorbed into the skin, it can cause effects such as redness, swelling, pain, itching and dryness.To prevent these symptoms from occurring, it's best to immediately wash the affected area with markers with soap and water for at least 15 minutes after exposure. If symptoms continue, immediately consult a doctor to get the right treatment.
