Authors : Dr. Devaraj Balaraman; Dr. T. Sabarirajan

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26mar939

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Abstract : Aim & Background: Tar is a combination of condensable hydrocarbons, typically consisting of oxygen & complex polyaromatic hydrocarbons [PAHs].  Case Description: A 28/male brought to ER at approximately 3.00 PM with A/H/O Accidental tar injury to the left leg above the ankle, the injury occurred at 2.30 PM near Madagadipet when the patient accidently dipped into a container carrying hot tar.  Conclusion: DENATURATED ALCOHOL [EtoH] & MINERAL SPIRITS are the effective solvents for removing adherent tar.  Clinical Significance: Immersion of left leg into cold water saline for 15 mins followed by wash with cold saline followed excision of free edges of tar slowly without any injury to skin.

Keywords : Tar/Asphalt; DENATURATED Alcohol; Cold Slaine.

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