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Re: PI inhalation

Subject: Re: PI inhalation
Author: Betsy D.
Date: 7/28/2003 4:49 pm
Views: 6551
Status: Approved
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Hi Zack -

Not likely. The act of falling into the plant would have to in some way cause the heavy urushiol oil to become airborne. The urushiol oil is stored in resin canals within the leaves, stem, skin of fruit, and roots.

SubjectAuthorDate
PI inhalation (Approved)Zack T7/25/2003 7:48 am
  Re: PI inhalation (Approved)Betsy D.7/28/2003 4:49 pm