Sodium Cyanide: A fatal substance.

It is a highly toxic compound, also known as sodium salt of hydrodyamic and cyanogran.


Immediate medical attention is required in the event of cyanide poisoning, as it is quickly fatal.


It is used in extracting gold, silver, copper, poison to control indoor pests.


It irritates and severely damages tissues of eyes, skin, respiratory tract and the gastroinstestial tract.


Inhalation causes headaches, dizziness, convulsion, vomiting, unconsciousness, redness of eyes and skin, severe deep burns and nausea.

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Talc: Talcum powders are potential carcinogens.

It is used as cosmetic talcum powder and baby powder.


It is an astringent powder used to preventing rashes on the area covered by a diaper (diaper rash) , food additive or in pharmaceutical products.


Several studies have established preliminary links between talc and pulmonary issues, lung, skin and ovarian cancer and tumours in animals.

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Polyquaternium: An allergan in Moisturizing lotions.

It is used in a variety of cosmetics such as hair care and moisturizing lotions.


It creates allergic contact dermatitis.

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