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Hazardous products can most easily be identified by reading labels.
Look for words such as Poison! Danger! Warning! or Caution!
Below is a partial listing of common household hazardous products.
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| Category |
Examples |
| Automotive Supplies |
antifreeze; autobody filler; brake fluid; gasoline; grease;
motor oil; oil filters; solvents; transmission fluid; wax |
| Health and Beauty Aids |
hair dyes; nail polish & remover; thermometers |
| Home Improvement Supplies |
glues; paint & thinner; roofing tar; stains; strippers; varnish |
| Household Cleaners |
ammonia; chlorine bleach; drain openers; furniture polish; oven cleaners;
rug & upholstery cleaners; tub & tile cleaners |
| Garden Supplies |
fertilizers; herbicides; insecticides; poisons |
| Hobby Supplies |
acrylic paint; chemistry sets; photographic chemicals; pool chemicals; pottery glaze |
| Miscellaneous Items |
ballasts and capacitors; batteries; flea powder and shampoo; fluorescent light bulbs ; propane cylinders |