Problems of Forensic Sciences 2004 Vol. 57 (LVII) 113-123
EXPERT STUDIES ON HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS
Józefa Krystyna SADLIK
Institute of Forensic Research, Cracow, Poland
Streszczenie
Some agents used in the home contain highly bioactive chemicals. These substances could be the cause of accidental poisonings or could be used for criminal purposes. In the paper, examples of case works relating to these kind of situations are presented: 1 – a female who suffered burns (to her body) while taking a bath, 2 – burns in the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract of a small child, 3 – accidental poisoning by agents containing sodium nitrite.
Słowa kluczowe
Household chemicals; Corrosive action; Homicides; Accidental poisonings.