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Guide for Handling Household Chemicals
environmentalchemistry.com ^

Posted on 06/26/2015 10:09:51 AM PDT by BenLurkin

HOUSEHOLD

Abrasive Cleaner May contain ammonia (see ammonia)
Ammonia DO NOT mix with bleach (poisonous gas)
Bleach DO NOT mix with ammonia or acids (poisonous gas)
Disinfectant May contain bleach (see bleach)
Drain Opener May contain lye (corrosive)
Flea Collar Avoid skin contact
Furniture Polish Keep away from heat & flame
Household Batteries Beware of leakage corrosive
Mothballs Keep away from children & pets
Mouse & Rat Poison Keep out of reach of children & pets
Furniture Oils Don't bury oily rags in a rag bucket, clothes hamper, etc. (may spontaneously combust if not allowed to air out)
Oven Cleaner May contain lye (corrosive)
Roach & Ant Killer Keep out of reach of children & Pets

WORKSHOP

Enamel or Oil-Based Paint Keep away from heat & flame
Latex or Water-Based Paint May contain mercury (toxic)
Paint Thinner Avoid skin contact
Paint & Varnish Remover Keep away from heat & flame
Photographic Chemicals Use exhaust hood and avoid skin contact
Stains & Varnishes Keep away from heat & flame

AUTO

Antifreeze Keep away from children & pets (Sweet taste)
Auto Battery Beware of leakage; corrosive
Used Oil Avoid prolonged exposure
Transmission Fluid Avoid prolonged exposure
Windshield Wiper Fluid May contain methanol (toxic)

LAWN

Fertilizer Keep separated from fuel oil, gasoline, etc.
Insecticides Avoid inhalation, skin contact
Herbicides Avoid inhalation, skin contact

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1 posted on 06/26/2015 10:09:51 AM PDT by BenLurkin
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To: BenLurkin

In other words, read the label.


2 posted on 06/26/2015 10:18:57 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: BenLurkin

One of the most hazardous items in your home are those curly CFL bulbs. These contain a significant amount of toxic mercury that can be released as vapors if the bulb is broken. Handle them with care and when they burn out seal them in a plastic bag and dispose at your local hazardous waste facility. Traditional fluorescent tube lights may contain mercury and should also be handled carefully and disposed with hazardous waste


3 posted on 06/26/2015 10:30:22 AM PDT by The Great RJ (“Socialists are happy until they run out of other people's money.” Margaret Thatcher)
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To: BenLurkin
You never let us have any fun!
4 posted on 06/26/2015 10:30:50 AM PDT by WayneS (Yeah, it's probably sarcasm...)
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To: The Great RJ

So I should stop using them in my skeet launcher?


5 posted on 06/26/2015 10:31:36 AM PDT by WayneS (Yeah, it's probably sarcasm...)
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To: The Great RJ

What happens if a couple of those accidentally break in a public place?

Say...at a “gay” “weddimg”?


6 posted on 06/26/2015 10:32:11 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

Who cares? Liberals foisted CFL light bulbs on us. They banned televisions, yet, there is no where to dispose of them.

I am tired of hearing how we are all going to die with the chemicals around us. For decades the people had these chemicals without fear and stupidity by the left.

Pour it down the sink or throw it in the trash. F’em.


7 posted on 06/26/2015 10:32:57 AM PDT by CodeToad (Islam should be outlawed and treated as a criminal enterprise!)
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To: BenLurkin

This makes me want to combine everything the list into a big metal garbage can, light a fire under it, and see what happens :)


8 posted on 06/26/2015 10:36:34 AM PDT by Boogieman
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To: BenLurkin

Don’t store black powder in the drawer under your oven.


9 posted on 06/26/2015 10:54:51 AM PDT by TigersEye (If You Are Ignorant, Don't Vote!)
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To: BenLurkin

I like to mix them all together in a big bucket and see what color smoke they give off. /s


10 posted on 06/26/2015 11:00:16 AM PDT by VTenigma (The Democratic party is the party of the mathematically challenged)
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To: Buckeye McFrog

Perhaps not an issue for the “average” household, but phosgene gas (wicked stuff look it up) can be produced from clorinated brake cleaner and heat (welding). I used to use brake cleaner to clean crud and grease from metal prior to welding it. Fortunately, for me, I never had a problem but have read about the warnings and heeded them.


11 posted on 06/26/2015 11:15:43 AM PDT by WinMod70
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To: BenLurkin

Oven cleaner may contain Lye that is why I use a mask. Eventhough I use the Fume Free Easy Oven however I have been spraying that stuff on my bathtub to eliminate the shower mat markings on the tub. It works wonder =)


12 posted on 06/26/2015 11:20:37 AM PDT by Patriot Babe
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To: BenLurkin

Looks like you have a Hazmat site.


13 posted on 06/26/2015 1:14:29 PM PDT by minnesota_bound
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To: The Great RJ

Traditional fluorescent tube lights may contain mercury and should also be handled carefully and disposed with hazardous waste

We used to take them out of dumpsters when we were kids and “sword fight” with them.
Guess that probably wasn’t the smartest thing to do, huh?


14 posted on 06/26/2015 2:52:12 PM PDT by rikkir (Anyone still believe the 8/08 Atlantic cover wasn't 100% accurate?)
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