Legal validation: 15/03/2011

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Using cosmetic products

Into: General product safety Product categories Cosmetic products Using cosmetic products

Cosmetics for the most part, don’t really pose any significant dangers, however, there are certain products that you need to be careful with. Keep aerosols away from heat and fire, and do not use them while smoking. Never use aerosol beauty products near heat or while smoking because they can ignite. Cosmetic powders pose another danger – from inhalation. Repeated exposure can damage the lungs. Hairsprays and powders may cause lung damage if inhaled regularly. Another possible cause of (...) Read more

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Problems with mixing chemicals

Into: General product safety Product categories Household products Household safety tips

You should NEVER mix your cleaning products as this can create a combination of chemicals which are volatile, flammable or incredibly toxic. Mixing chemicals could also set off a dangerous, explosive chemical reaction. In particular, you should NEVER mix chlorine bleach with ammonia (or even urine), as the chemical reaction triggered can produce poisonous fumes that can cause a severe respiratory reaction, burning in the throat and eyes and serious lung irritation. In addition, chlorine (...) Read more

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