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Drain cleaner

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Non-enzymatic drain cleaners contain strong acids or alkalis and must be used with great caution. [1]

Swallowing non-enzymatic drain cleaner can cause serious burns, permanent tissue damage and even death. [1]

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  1. National Capital Poison Center (Poison Control) — What's in drain cleaner and what happens if you drink it? retrieved 2026-10-27