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Hazardous Products Read the label carefully
A hazardous product are either toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive. Toxic products are either poisonous or causes long-term illness. Pesticides, paint thinners, many auto products and some cleaners are toxic. Products that are toxic usually contain the following warnings:
Flammable products burn easily. Auto products, Paint, thinners, nail polish remover and other solvents, are the most flammable products found in the home. Products that are flammable usually contain the following warnings
Corrosive products eat through materials. Oven cleaners, drain cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners and auto batteries are common corrosive products. Products that are corrosive usually contain the following warnings:
Reactive products can spontaneously ignite or create poisonous vapors when mixed with other products, or can explode when exposed to heat, air, water or shock. There are few consumer products still on the market that are explosive. Some older explosive products might still be stored in homes.
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