Hydrocarbons are a common source of ingestion in children and encompass a wide array
of compounds that include essential oils, lighter fluids, and household cleaners [
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]. Toxicity after ingestion depends on the chemical properties of each compound including
viscosity, volatility, surface tension and lipophilicity [
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Publication History
Published online: September 14, 2018
Accepted:
September 14,
2018
Received:
August 24,
2018
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