British Columbia Drug and Poison Information Centre (BC DPIC)

Bubble Blowing Solution

What is in it:  Most bubble blowing solutions contain soap, glycerin and water.

Is it toxic?  Low order of toxicity but may cause irritation.

Health Effects:

Eyes:  Possible stinging, burning sensation and tearing. Once the eye is rinsed, the symptoms are usually mild.

Skin:  May cause mild irritation.

Ingestion:  Possible burning sensation in mouth and throat.  May cause mild vomiting or diarrhea depending on amount ingested.

What to do:

Eyes:  Rinse eyes with lukewarm water with one of the following methods:

• Pour a gentle stream of water from a jug or clean teapot over the eye from the inside corner by the nose, across the eye, flowing out towards the ear.
• Submerge eye in a container (bowl, sink) of lukewarm water.  Have patient open and close eye.
• Eye may be irrigated in the shower if this can be accomplished without delay.
• Young children may be wrapped like a mummy in a towel with arms at side and held over sink or tub or laid on counter during flushing.

Ingestion:  Rinse out mouth and drink a glass of water or milk.

Do not induce vomiting.  If symptoms persist after the above first aid measures, contact the Poison Control Centre.

How can I prevent exposure?  Observe young children when playing with bubble blowing solution.

Need more information:  Call the Poison Control Centre.