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Poisonous Shoe Polish

Nitrobenzene is an amazing ingredient that makes shoes extra extra shiny. However, the fumes can make you dizzy and even faint if you were polishing shoes in an unventilated area. Nitrobenzene can also get absorbed into the skin of your hands and lead to internal organ damage and cancer.

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