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Range of Toxicity
A) Serious burns less likely if pH <11.5. Injury greater with either large ingestion (usually deliberate) or high concentration ammonia (usually not household products which typically contain 5% to 10% ammonia). B) With highly concentrated liquids (27% to 30% industrial strength ammonia), esophageal burns may occur in up to 100% of patients, even after accidental ingestion.
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