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WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF "HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL"?
Hazardous Material means as any material that, because
of its quantity, concentration, or physical and chemical
characteristics, poses a significant present or potential hazard
to human health and safety or to the environment if released into
the workplace or environment. There are two types of generators
of hazardous materials:
WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lists these as the
most commonly used household hazardous waste products requiring
special disposal:
HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS
- Drain Openers
- Oven Cleaners
- Wood and Metal Cleaners and Polishes
- Toilet Bowl Cleaners
- General Purpose Cleaners
- Disinfectants
AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS
- Oil and Fuel Additives
- Grease and Rust Solvents
- Carburetor and Fuel Injection Cleaners
- Air Conditioning Refrigerants
- Starter Fluids
- Lubricating Fluids
- Radiator Fluids and Additives
- Waxes, Polishes and Cleaners
- Grease and Rust Solvents
- Body Putty
- Transmission Additives
HOME MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT PRODUCTS
- Paints (liquid content)
- Paint Thinners
- Paint Strippers and Removers
- Stains, Varnishes and Sealants
- Adhesives
- Wood Preservatives
LAWN AND GARDEN PRODUCTS
- Herbicides
- Pesticides
- Fungicides
MISCELLANEOUS
- Batteries (all types)
- Pool/Hot Tub Chemicals
- Fingernail Polish and Removers
- Photo Processing Chemicals
Hazmat Safety
Hazardous Materials emergency
information
Hazardous Materials fact
sheet
Hazardous Chemical Database -
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