Household Hazardous Wastes:
The first rule about hazardous products are to avoid them if possible or use them up for
their intended purposes. Improper use or disposal can be harmful to human health and the
environment. The following signal words on the container label usually mean it contains
hazardous chemicals:
DANGER / CAUTION / WARNING / POISON
FLAMMABLE / COMBUSTIBLE / CONTAINS PETROLEUM DISTILLATES
TOXIC / CORROSIVE
CONTAINS ACID
CONTAINS LYE
CAUSES BURNS TO THE SKIN
PROTECT SKIN AND EYES
Common examples include paint, thinners, stains, varnish, paint removers, cleaners,
pesticides, adhesives, old gasoline, etc. |