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Toxins in samples

phosphorous pentoxide: Severe eye and skin injury and chemical burns to the respiratory track, if inhaled

aromatic alcohol (also known as phenol): It's a poisonous chemical that is corrosive in nature and readily seeps through the skin and causes burns

vinyl alcohol and magnesium hydroxide: Cause eye irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea

excessive amount of magnesium: Causes central nervous system depression, respiratory paralysis and cardiac condition; inhalation can cause damage to the respiratory tract

aluminium silicate: Highly toxic in nature and causes respiratory problem

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