Nearly every household uses products containing hazardous materials or chemicals. Knowing how to handle these products can reduce the risk of injury.
Hazardous household chemicals may include:
Aerosol cans (including hair spray and deodorant)
Nail polish and nail polish remover
Cleaning products and furniture polishes
Pesticides
Automotive products (like antifreeze or motor oil)
Miscellaneous items (like batteries, mercury thermometers and florescent light bulbs)
Flammable products (like kerosene, home heating oil, propane tanks and lighter fluid)
Workshop or painting supplies (such as paint thinners and turpentine)
Lawn and garden products (like herbicides and insecticides)
Read more: Household Chemical Emergencies