In order to determine the effects a product may have
upon either ourselves or our environment, we must
become experts at reading product labels.

 Ifa product contains a chemical that is hazardous,
 the label must, by law, specify what that hazard is.


Look for the following words on your cleaning and other
household products:

Toxic/Highly Toxic:
 Poisonous if you drink it, breathe the
 fumes, or if it is absorbed through your
 skin.
Extremely Flammable/Flammable/Combustible:
 Can catch fire if exposed to a flame or electric spark.
Corrosive:
 Will corrode metal, can eat away your skin or cause
 inflammation of mucous membranes.
Strong Sensitizer:
 May provoke an allergic reaction.
DANGER:
 Could kill an adult if only a tiny pinch is ingested.
WARNING:
 Could kill an adult if about a teaspoon is ingested.
CAUTION:
 Could kill an adult if an amount from two tablespoons
 to two cups is ingested.