August 2010

Poisonings

Do you know what these symbols mean?

The symbol on the container shows a picture inside a frame. The symbol tells you the type of danger. The frame tells you whether the container is dangerous, or if the content is dangerous.

CORROSIVE: The product can burn your skin or eyes. If swallowed, it will damage your throat and stomach.

EXPLOSIVE: The container can explode if heated or punctured. Flying pieces of metal or plastic from the container can cause serious injury, especially to eyes.

FLAMMABLE: The product or its fumes will catch fire easily if it is near heat, flames or sparks. Rags used with this product may begin to burn on their own.

POISON: If you swallow, lick, or in some cases, breathe in the chemical, you could become very sick or die.

You will find these symbols on household cleaning products, windshield washer fluid bottles, and different kinds of polishes.

They mean DANGER, DO NOT TOUCH.