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Understanding Household Chemicals: Facts vs. Fiction on Safety and Poisoning

Many misconceptions exist about hazardous household chemicals. While bleach and cleaners are common concerns, personal care items and yard maintenance products also pose risks. Poison Control Centers are available 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222 for advice and assistance. It's crucial to understand the meanings of caution, warning, and danger on labels, and to avoid mixing chemicals, as it can lead to toxic gases. Always store chemicals in their original containers and be aware that poisonings can affect both children and adults. Don't hesitate to seek help from poison experts.

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Understanding Household Chemicals: Facts vs. Fiction on Safety and Poisoning

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  1. Fact or Fiction?

  2. Bleach and cleaners are the only hazardous household chemicals. FICTION: There are many types of hazardous household chemicals including items for personal care and home and yard maintenance. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge

  3. Most poisoning deaths occur in children ages 5 and younger. FICTION: Children are only 2 percent of the poisoning deaths. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge

  4. If you only have a little bit of a household chemical left, it is best to put it into a smaller container. FICTION: Keep products in original containers so it is not confused with another product. Also you may need the label in case of a poisoning. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge

  5. CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER all have the different meanings on a package. FACT: Each term has a very specific meaning as determined by EPA. CAUTION: lowest level of potential harm. WARNING: can cause serious illness. DANGER: highest level of potential harm. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge

  6. It is okay to combine household cleaners to make a stronger cleaner. FICTION: Never mix chemicals. Doing so can create a poisonous gas. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge

  7. The best way to dispose of hazardous chemicals is to pour them down the drain. FICTION: Hazardous household chemicals should NEVER be discarded on the ground or poured into storm drains. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge

  8. You should not wear contact lenses when using solvents or pesticides. FACT: Avoid wearing soft contact lenses when working with solvents and pesticides because they can absorb vapors from the air and hold the chemicals against your eyes. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge

  9. All pesticides sold in the United States are regulated and legal. FICTION: There is a rising problem in the sale of illegal pesticides. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge

  10. The staff of the poison control centers are all poison experts. FACT:Poison centers are staffed by nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and toxicologists. Everyone answering calls is trained in poisoning and most are certified specialists in poison information. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge

  11. Poison centers are not just for children; they should be used for adults as well. FACT: 50.7% of poisonings occur in children under age 6, BUT almost 90% of poisoning deaths occur in adults ages 20 and older. Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – free of charge

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