Aerosol Metallic Paints : Deliberate Inhalation. A Study of Inhalation and/or Ingestion of Copper and Zinc Particles
- 1 January 1975
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of the Addictions
- Vol. 10 (1) , 127-134
- https://doi.org/10.3109/10826087509026709
Abstract
This preliminary and limited study was made in an area where the metallic spray paints are used as an intoxicant by a significant percentage of the student population. Laboratory tests show that individuals misusing these unique products are ingesting and/or inhaling large amounts of copper and zinc which are excreted in the urine and are possibly retained in body tissue. No previous reports have been found on this form of substance misuse, and apparently no studies have been conducted to determine the physiological effects of such an overload of heavy metals.Keywords
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