Gas Can

Gasoline is a hydrocarbon that can easily get into the lungs if swallowed causing a pneumonia-like condition. Keep gasoline only in approved containers and locked away from children.

Additional Resources:

• Household Hazardous Materials Outlets
• Household Checklist
• Poison Prevention Tips
• Poisoning
• Learn more about how to dispose of old gas from your local Solid Waste Management Center.

The Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC) provides information about when to call your local poison control center and first aid emergency action.