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__Hazardous Household Products __ =Paint Thinner= A solvent used to thin oil-based paints or clean up after their use.

Chemicals present in product
Chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons - Causes kidney and liver failure if ingested Alcohols - Volatile and Flammable - Causes irritation when comes into contact with eye, throat and nose // Chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons // - Flammable - Causes respiratory disorder and illnesses Ketones - Flammable - Causes kidney and liver damage

Health Effects
If come to contact - Irritation to eyes and skin - Irritates respiratory tract If inhaled - Overexposure can cause serious nervous depression If ingested - Abdominal irritation - Nausea - Vomiting - Death

Reducing risk
- Keep out of reach from children - Do not breathe in gas, fumes or vapour - Avoid contact (if contacted, rinse immediately) - If ingested, seek medical treatment immediately

=Motor Oil= === === Oil used for lubrication of various internal combustion engines

Chemicals present in product
Petroleum hydrocarbons - Highly Flammable - Causes skin and lung cancer - Irritation when come into contact Lead - Damage to digestive and central nervous system - Brain damage

Health Effects
If come to contact - Irritation If inhaled - Respiratory tract irritation If ingested - Causes gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhea

Reducing risk
- Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing - Do not breathe in vapour or mist - Keep container closed at all times - Wash thoroughly after using the product - Keep away from children = = =Air Fresheners= Consumer products used in homes to emit a soothing fragrance around the house

Chemicals present in product
Formaldehyde - Irritation when come into contact - Nausea - Headaches - Nose bleed ===Since it is a gas, the only real hazard is inhalation. Inhalation will cause headaches and mild irritation if came into contact with eyes, but nothing too serious ===

Reducing risk
- Avoid getting sprayed into eyes - Keep away from heat or any source of ignition - Don’t breathe in heavily when the freshener is sprayed - Keep away from children

=Laundry Detergent= A type of detergent used to clean laundry that disinfects and removes stains from clothes

Chemicals present in product
Main chemical is bleach which contains sodium hypochlorite - Corrodes metal - Burns and irritates skin and eyes - Vomiting - Acoma

Health Effects
If come into contact - Prolonged use will cause irritation If inhaled - Temporary respiratory irritation (Unlikely scenario) If ingested - Very harmful overall to internal organs

Reducing risk
- Tightly close the container after use - Do not store in warm places - Keep away from children

=Antifreeze= freeze preventive used in internal combustion engines and heat transfer implications

Chemicals present in product
Ethylene glycol //Methanol//
 * Very toxic
 * damage to blood, skin and kidneys
 * can be fatal
 * //Coma//
 * //respiratory damage//

Health Effects
If come to contact If inhaled If ingested
 * severe irritation
 * redness and swelling
 * nose and throat irritation
 * headache
 * nausea
 * drowsiness
 * faintness
 * vomiting
 * difficulty breathing and seeing
 * slurred speech

Reducing Risks

 * Keep containers closed at all times
 * KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN

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