The Commonsense Guide to Everyday Poisons: How to live with the products you love (and what to do when accidents happen)

An informative fun and useful guide to more than 80 common household productsWritten by a poison specialist this indispensable volume gives you accurate up-to-date and truly useful information about the household products you use the most including detailed ingredients safety information and advice on managing accidental exposures.More than just a first aid how-to guide The Commonsense Guide to Everyday Poisons describes typical ingredients found in household products and explains what they are where they come from and what they do. Historical and off-beat information is often included as well as suggestions for DIY projects.Armed with this knowledge you can make informed decisions about the products you want in your home and be prepared for the kind of accidental exposures that can happen at any time.Products covered include: Acne treatmentsA&D ointmentAir freshenersAmmoniaAnt & roach trapsAntibiotic ointmentAntifreezeAutomatic dishwasher detergentBaby oilBatteriesBleach chlorineBleach oxygenBoraxBubble solutionsCalamine lotionCarbon monoxideCat box litterCFLs (compact fluorescent lamps)ChalkCitronella tiki torch fuelDEET & other mosquito repellentsDegreasersDeodorants & antiperspirantsDepilatories (hair removers)Diaper cream (zinc oxide)Diapers (disposable)Drain openersDry iceEpsom saltFabric softenersFecesFels-NapthaFertilizersFire extinguishers (dry chemical)FireworksFlea & tick treatmentsFloor cleanersFluoride toothpasteFreon & other refrigerantsGasolineGentian violetGlass cleanersGlow productsGlues & pastesGlycerin suppositoriesHair dyesHand sanitizersHeliumHomeopathic productsHydrocortisone creamHydrogen peroxideIce packs & heat packsJalapeno peppers & other capsicumsLanolinLaundry detergentsLice treatmentsMagnetsModeling claysMold (food)MothballsMouthwashNail polishNail polish removerOven cleanersPaint (interior & exterior)Pepper spray & other defense spraysPerfume cologne & other fragrancesPetroleum jellyPool chemicalsRubbing alcoholSilica gelSlug & snail killersSoaps & washesSunscreensSunless tannersTea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)Teething gel (benzocaine)Thermometers (liquid in glass)Toilet bowl cleanersUrineWashing soda (sodium carbonate)Witch hazel