Chemical Care Hazardous chemicals can be found in every corner of the house. If not stored or used carefully, they can cause minor injury or death. However, when used correctly, they are remarkably safe. What to do in case of accident? Call 999 or the fire brigade, tell them immediately what has happened and where. Stay on the phone until they tell you to hang up. Staying away from the scene decreases the time you are exposed to the chemicals and reduces breathing in the chemicals. Some chemicals can ignite or explode. Avoid touching chemicals and stay away from chemicals. Avoid inhaling gases, vapors or smoke. If you can, cover your mouth with a cloth. Stay away from victims, the substance could be infectious. Move victims to fresh air if doctors say it is safe to have contact with them. Place the things the victim came into contact with in a plastic bag. Put cold water on your skin or eyes for at least 15 minutes making sure it is running water. Remove contact lenses and, if there is no water nearby, remove the chemical, make sure the victim's eyes are closed. Wipe the chemical away from the victim or from you. Chemicals Found in Your Home Antifreeze Ethylene glycol is extremely poisonous. Inhaling fumes may cause dizziness; if you or your child ingests antifreeze, it could cause serious damage to the heart, kidneys, and brain. It can be fatal if antifreeze is ingested. Safety Tips: Always wear gloves when cleaning antifreeze because ethylene glycol can be absorbed through the skin. Also, keep your pets away from spilled antifreeze. Your pets are attracted to antifreeze because of its sweet smell, if they lick or drink the substance it can kill them, Ke...... middle of paper ......kindling baskets to prevent accidental fires.Examples of Substances classified as highly flammable include sodium, magnesium powder, methanol, gasoline, and the contents of many spray cans. Oxidizer Provides oxygen to make other substances burn more violently. LETTER SYMBOL - O These types of substances can give vigorous reactions that can cause fire or damage living tissue by causing chemical burns. Great care must be taken when handling or storing oxidizing chemicals because they can react with combustible materials (materials that can be burned) increasing the formation of an explosive atmosphere. Some substances have flammable properties even if they are not in contact with combustible material. Examples of substances classified as oxidants include hydrogen peroxide, chromate and persulfate salts, and chemicals used to disinfect swimming pools..