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Polyurethane Glue Toxicity
A toxicological emergency caused by the ingestion of moisture-activated expanding adhesives containing diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI).
Key Facts
- The glue expands and hardens rapidly in the warm, moist environment of the stomach.
- Inducing vomiting is contraindicated due to the risk of esophageal blockage or aspiration.
- Even small amounts may only cause mild distress, but larger quantities are life-threatening.
- Product labels may not always list MDI, so all expanding adhesives should be treated as hazardous.