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      How Much Do You Know About Hazardous Materials in Your Home?

      Bleach, ant killer, and gasoline are poisons commonly found in the home. But plenty of other toxic or hazardous chemicals fill our shelves and cupboards, and some of them may surprise you. Hairspray, for instance, is highly flammable. Learn more about these chemicals by taking this quiz.

      1. Which of these are household poisons?
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      Most people know that toilet bowl cleaners contain toxic chemicals, but alcoholic beverages and cigarettes have them, too. Cigarettes contain nicotine and a host of chemicals that are carcinogenic. Of course, it takes a lot more alcohol or cigarettes to reach toxic quantities than it does toilet bowl cleaner. But even small amounts of these can be toxic to babies. Other hazardous chemicals in the home include furniture polish, window cleaners, and air fresheners; laundry products and automatic dishwashing detergents; hairspray and fingernail polish; paint; varnish; batteries; inks; pesticides; and aerosols. Medications and vitamins are also hazardous if not used as directed. If children are in the home, medications and vitamins should be stored in childproof containers.
      2. The best way to handle a household cleaner is to:
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      The label will tell you the proper way to use the cleaner and what precautions, if any, to take. Those precautions may include wearing rubber gloves or keeping a window open.
      3. Hazardous cleaners are those that:
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      Some products, such as bleach and ammonia, also produce toxic fumes if combined with other cleaning products.
      4. Which label wording is the safest when looking to buy a household product?
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      This means the product does not contain hazardous chemicals. Signal words include danger, warning, and caution. Try to avoid buying products with Danger or Poison on the label. These are the most toxic. Other possible signal words include Irritant and Caustic. If you have purchased a product and can't tell from the ingredients or labeling whether it is poisonous, call the manufacturer's phone number on the label. When you call the manufacturer, request a Material Safety Data Sheet for the product. This will list all hazardous ingredients, and may provide some health and safety information.
      5. If you only need a hazardous chemical like a lawn pesticide every now and then, how much of it should you buy?
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      Use all of it up before buying more. For frequently used hazardous chemicals like household cleansers, go for the best bargain but store them safely.
      6. Which of these is the best way to store hazardous chemicals in the home?
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      Make sure the container also has its label, to identify what's inside. NEVER store hazardous chemicals in a food or beverage container. If the original container is leaking, use a replacement container, but make sure it is CLEARLY labeled. Even with labels, all hazardous chemicals should be stored away from children.
      7. What's an indication that you should stop using a chemical?
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      See your doctor or health care provider immediately if you think you have been poisoned or injured by exposure to a household chemical. To find the poison control center nearest you, visit www.aapcc.org or call 800-222-1222.
      8. What's the best way to dispose of hazardous chemicals used at home?
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      Many hazardous chemicals should ONLY be disposed of through a hazardous waste processing site. Municipalities often sponsor hazardous waste collection days, during which residents can bring their household hazardous waste for disposal.
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