| About Lubricating Oils
Common hazardous ingredients
Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, naphthalene, toluene,
xylene)
Potential hazards
Flammable, toxic
Use and storage
Minimize skin contact by wearing nitrile gloves. Store in a secure
area that is locked or out of reach of children and pets.
Disposal
Best: Use up or give away. Dispose of empty containers
in the garbage.
Second Best: Hold for a household hazardous waste collection.
In Oregon, call 1-800-732-9253 to find out if there is a hazardous waste
collection event scheduled in your community, or call your garbage hauler,
local government solid waste department or the Oregon Department of Environmental
Quality at (503) 229-5913 or toll-free at 1-800-452-4011.
Alternatives
- Use plain castor oil or mineral oil on hinges, doorknobs and latches.
- For locks, use dry powdered graphite.
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