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Store household chemicals securely

Keep chemicals in original containers and away from children and pets.

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Done when

Containers are closed and separated from food and children or pets.

Keep chemicals in original containers and away from children and pets.

Who this is for

Never use drink bottles; a resistant cap does not replace secure storage.

Why this matters

The original label retains precautions and emergency information.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Read labels and separate products from food, medicines and eating supplies.
  2. Close original containers and store them securely as labelled.
  3. Identify unlabelled or leaking containers without sniffing them and ask about safe disposal.

Evidence and references

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    Ten Tips to Protect Children from Pesticides and Lead Poisoning(Opens in a new tab)U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyHousehold-chemical storage, original containers and label precautions only. US lead-paint age thresholds and legal requirements are not applied to Thailand. อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05
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    Storing Pesticides Safely(Opens in a new tab)U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyOriginal labelled containers, storage away from food and inaccessible to children/pets; product labels and local disposal arrangements control specifics. อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

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