Household Toxins, Aerosols
November 13, 2008 | Health Diet Fitness, Personal Safety
Common hazardous ingredients
Methylene chloride, nitrous oxide, o-phenylphenol, propane, trichloroethane, trichloroethylene
Potential hazards
Containers may explode if heated; contents may be highly flammable, irritants, corrosives, toxins or poisons.
Use and storage
Use in a well-ventilated area (preferably outdoors) and follow instructions. Avoid breathing vapors. NEVER burn aerosol cans or place them in a trash compactor, even if the cans are completely empty. Prevent nozzles from becoming clogged. Give the spray button a quarter turn before spraying. If a spray opening becomes clogged while the can is in use, turn it upside down and spray for a few seconds. Always do this when you have finished painting. Store in a locked cabinet or out of reach of children and away from sources of heat or flames.
Disposal
Best: Use up or give away.
Second best: Hold for a household hazardous waste collection.
Alternatives Use
nonaerosol (pump-spray, roll-on or liquid) products.
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