Last Updated: 10/13/04

Why should you read the label on packages? Labels on packages tell you if something is safe or dangerous to handle. Below is a list of words that you might find on a label. Can you find them in the word search to the right?

Remember, NEVER PLAY WITH PACKAGES THAT HAVE THESE WORDS ON THEM.

• CAUTION- When a label says this, be careful.
• CORROSIVE- -Something that is corrosive can 'eat through' or burn skin, clothes, or even metals.
• DANGER- Don't handle a product that says this. Get an adult to help.
• DIRECTIONS- This is the part of the label that explains how to use a product safely.
• FLAMMABLE- This means the material easily catches on fire.

• HAZARDOUS- A material that is hazardous can be harmful to you and the environment.
• INGREDIENTS-This is the part of the label that explains what chemicals and things make up the product.
• LABEL-.Before handling or throwing away a product, always read the label. It tells about the product.
• POISON-A material that can make you sick if swallowed is considered a poison. TOXIC-A toxic material can cause sickness, even death, if you swallow it or breathe in its fumes.
• WARNING-This is the part of the label that tells you what will happen if you use a product improperly.