Ingestion:Difficult, due to the size of the sticks. Small pieces or particles of Wood's Metal, if ingested, should be assumed to be toxic, though the degree is uncertain. It is recommended that the precautions appropriate to lead metal ingestion be taken.
The symptoms of lead poisoning include abdominal pain and spasms, nausea, vomiting, headache. Acute poisoning can lead to muscle weakness, "lead line" on the gums, metallic taste, definite loss of appetite, insomnia, dizziness, high lead levels in blood and urine with shock, coma and death in extreme cases.
Ingestion of cadmium can cause a flu-like illness with chills, headache, aching and/or fever. High exposure may cause nausea, vomiting, cramps and diarrhea. Bismuth is poorly absorbed. Should absorption occur, symptoms may include loss of appetite, headache, skin rashes, kidney damage, and rarely mild jaundice. Large doses of tin may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Skin Contact:May cause mild irritation. Lead and lead compounds may be absorbed through the skin on prolonged exposure; the symptoms of lead poisoning described for ingestion exposure may occur. Contact over short periods may cause local irritation, redness and pain.
Eye Contact:Fine particles may cause abrasive irritation with pain or inflammation.