Well at least this one has a label. It has that going for it. The problem is that the label is held on with what looks like scotch tape. Not the strongest adhesive out there. If this label fell off, someone might just pick it up and put it in the refrigerator. Labeling hazardous chemicals is very important. The container you choose is important as well. Don't use food or beverage containers to store non-food items. It's not worth the risk.
Okay, this one probably wouldn't fool many people. The liquid isn't even green. But if someone isn't looking closely at the label and only picks up on the word tea, this could easily pass for one of AriZona's other products. However, it's unlikely that any of AriZona's teas taste anything like the substance in this bottle. If so, it would not be one of their bigger sellers. Inside this bottle is a gasoline and oil mixture. Ingestion of even a small amount of gasoline or motor oil is dangerous. And inhalation can cause injury ranging from minor nose and throat irritation to nervous system disorders and even death. Please use common sense when storing hazardous materials. Do not use labeled containers or containers that are familiar to children. But do drink more green tea. That stuff is good for you!
Apple juice! Now that's something we encourage our kids to drink. It tastes good and it's so much better for them than soda. But hold up a minute. Is that apple juice in this container? Actually, this substance is a bug poison. Same amber color as apple juice but a very different taste. Poisons can be very harmful to both humans and animals if ingested or inhaled. Do not store poisons in familiar containers. They can be mistaken for an innocent substance. It is much safer to store hazardous materials in their original containers which contain handling instructions, health effects, and emergency treatment information.
Diet Coke is the number one selling soft drink product in grocery stores in this country so most people should be somewhat familiar with the substance. Does this look like the real thing to you? Actually the liquid in this particular bottle is brake fluid. And no one would describe brake fluid as refreshing on a hot day. If swallowed, it would be harmful, maybe even fatal. Just inhaling brake fluid can cause central nervous system depression, respiratory tract irritation or headache. It wouldn't be a good thing to have a thirsty child find this in the garage.
Don't be fooled by what looks like an innocent bottle of Cool Blue Gatorade. It will taste sweet but you won't find it very refreshing. This bottle actually holds windshield washer fluid. That's one of the most toxic substances to ingest. Do you think your child would know the difference?
A bottle of gin probably wouldn't interest young children. However, if your brother-in-law sees this in your garage there could be trouble. Inside this bottle with the Seagram's Gin label is gasoline. Swallowing gasoline could cause nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Gasoline contact with the skin and mouth may result in chemical burns. This bottle should be cleaned and recycled. It is dangerous to store any hazardous chemicals in a container that originally stored a beverage, especially if the label is still attached.
Normally, most people would approach a jar of hot jalapeños with caution. This particular jar, however, would do more damage to your system than you bargained for. Inside this jar, mixed with jalapeño salsa, is gasoline. Swallowing gasoline could cause nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Gasoline contact with the skin and mouth may result in chemical burns. It's extremely dangerous to reuse a food container as storage for a hazardous chemical. Clean the jar completely. Remove all original labels and re-label the jar to indicate that it holds a dangerous product. Store in a secure place that is not accessible to children.
Inside this innocent-looking Gatorade bottle is turpentine. This is a good example of a container that is recognized even without its label. Add to that the fact that turpentine is clear as are some of the Gatorade products and you've got a disaster waiting to happen. Ingesting turpentine will result in severe pain and burning, severe gastrointestinal distress, hypotension, and breathing difficulty. In some cases, death may occur. Store only safe, edible products in bottles such as this or simply recycle them when they are empty.
