Journal Published Online: 01 October 1973
Volume 18, Issue 4

Hexachlorophene Poisoning

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Hexachlorophene is an antibacterial agent widely used in soaps and antiseptic solutions because of its low toxicity and high bactericidal properties. It is used in agriculture as a fungicide on citrus fruits and a number of vegetables. Toxicity from either ingestion or topical application can occur, however. This paper will present four deaths related to hexachlorophene exposure, two acute and two chronic.

Author Information

DiMaio, VJM
Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dallas, Texas
Mullick, FG
Registry of Tissue Reaction to Drugs, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, D. C.
Henry, LD
, Columbia, Missouri
Pages: 6
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Stock #: JFS10032J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10032J