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== Safety Issues ==
== Safety Issues ==


Health issues about smoking are now well documented, but there are other more practical concerns about Health & Safety issues with other associated products such as Lighter Fluid and Lighter Gas refill cans ([[butane|lighter gas and fluid]]), and [[lighters]] containing these [[flammable]] substances.
Health issues about smoking are well known and documented, but there are other practical concerns about Health & Safety issues with associated products such as refill cans of [[butane|lighter gas and fluid]] and [[lighters]] containing these [[flammable]] substances.


These are frequently abused by people who inhale the vapors from the gas/fluid as an intoxicant. This has very serious side-effects and can lead to death.
These are frequently abused by people who inhale the vapors from the gas/fluid as an intoxicant. This has very serious side-effects and can lead to death and should not me attempted.


Another frequent problem with [[butane|lighter gas and fluid]] and other [[lighters]] refills is the possibility of the refill can leaking and causing a safety issue. It is because of this possible leakage problem, as well as [[terrorist]] worries, that ([[butane|lighter gas and fluid]]) refills for [[lighter]] are not permitted on one’s person or in checked or carry-on baggage for aircraft flights.
Another problem with [[lighters]] and [[butane|lighter gas and fluid]] refills is the possibility of them leaking<ref name="two"></ref> and causing a safety issue. It is because of this possible leakage problem, as well as [[terrorist]] worries, that [[butane|lighter gas and fluid]] refills for [[lighters]] are not permitted on one’s person or in checked or carry-on baggage for aircraft flights.


[[Heathrow Airport]], [[BAA]], [[British Airways]] and [[Transport Security Administration]] in the USA have all decided that the risk of possible leakage of such items is so high that they are completely prohibited from any [[Flight Baggage]], [[Hand Baggage]] or on one's person.
'''[[British Airways]]'''<ref name="three"></ref>, '''[[BAA]] [[Heathrow Airport]]'''<ref name="four"></ref> and the '''[[TSA]] - ([[Transportation Security Administration]] in the [[USA]])'''<ref name="five"></ref> have all decided the risk of possible leakage from such items is so high they prohibited them completely from any Hold or [[Hand luggage]], commonly referred to as '''Carry-On''' in [[North America]].


Anecdotal evidence of Lighter Fluid Refills leaking [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmlglTpef2I] can also be found online. Care should be taken when transporting such items. You should make sure the item is not leaking any fluid when inverted and held for a while at the point of purchase. Care should also be taken to store the [[butane|lighter gas and fluid]] [[refill]] cans safely, away from direct heat and upright with special attention taken to ensure the safety nozzle is correctly closed.
Anecdotal evidence of Lighter Fluid Refills leaking<ref name="two" /> can also be found online. Care should be taken when transporting such items, you should make sure the can of Lighter Refill Fluid is not leaking when inverted (and held for a while) at the point and time of purchase. Care should also be taken to store the [[butane|lighter gas and fluid]] refill cans safely, away from direct heat, in an upright position when possible. Special attention should be taken to ensure the nozzle is safely and correctly closed. These are designed to be [[child proof]].


If any fluid or gas does leak, place the item in a safe location outside in open air to allow the fluid, or gas, to safely evaporate. If the contents leaks onto your skin, treat as a [[chemical irritant]] and seek advice as soon as possible after first washing effected area in running water.
If any fluid or gas does leak, place the item in a safe location outside in open air to allow the fluid, or gas, to safely evaporate. If the contents leaks onto your skin, treat as a chemical irritant<ref name="six"></ref> and seek advice as soon as possible after first washing the effected area in running water.


Any electrical items that come into contact with such leaking fluid should not be used as the fluids can act as a [[solvent]] and [[corrode]] the [[electrical circuitry]].
Any electrical items that come into contact with leaking Lighter Fluid should not be switched on or used; Lighter Fluid can act as a [[solvent]] and [[corrode]] the [[Electronic circuit]]s, making the item dangerous. There may be a risk of [[fire]] or an [[electrical shock]].


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Smoking]]
* [[Smoking]]
* [[Tobacco industry]]
* [[Tobacco industry]]
* [[solvent]]
* [[corrode]]
* [[Irritant contact dermatitis]]
* [[Electronic circuit]]
* [[Electric Shock]]
* [[fire]]


== References ==
== References ==
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<ref name="two">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmlglTpef2I '''YouTube - Clip of a leaking Swan Lighter Fluid Refill Can''']</ref>

<ref name="three">[http://www.britishairways.com/travel/bagrest/public/en_gb '''British Airways - Prohibited & Dangerous Baggage Items''']</ref>
⚫
# [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmlglTpef2I YouTube Clip - Leaking Swan Lighter Fluid Refill Can]
# [http://www.britishairways.com/travel/bagrest/public/en_gb British Airways - Prohibited & Dangerous Baggage Items]
<ref name="four">[http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/page/Heathrow%5EGeneral%5EAirport%20information%5EHeathrow%20security%5EChecked+baggage/fccea11b4763d010VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/ '''BAA (British Airport Authority) Heathrow Airport - Prohibited & Dangerous Baggage Items''']</ref>
⚫
<ref name="five">[http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm '''TSA (Homeland Defense Department - Transport Security Authority, USA)''']</ref>
# [http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/page/Heathrow%5EGeneral%5EAirport%20information%5EHeathrow%20security%5EChecked+baggage/fccea11b4763d010VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/ BAA (British Airport Authority) Heathrow Airport - Prohibited & Dangerous Baggage Items]
<ref name="six">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irritant_contact_dermatitis '''Chemical Irritant''']</ref>
⚫
# [http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm TSA (Homeland Defense Department - Transport Security Authority, USA)]
<references />
<references />



== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmlglTpef2I]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmlglTpef2I '''YouTube Clip''' - Leaking can of '''SWAN LIGHTER FLUID''']
* [http://www.britishairways.com/travel/bagrest/public/en_gb]
* [http://www.britishairways.com/travel/bagrest/public/en_gb '''British Airways''']
* [http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/page/Heathrow%5EGeneral%5EAirport%20information%5EHeathrow%20security%5EChecked+baggage/fccea11b4763d010VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/]
* [http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/page/Heathrow%5EGeneral%5EAirport%20information%5EHeathrow%20security%5EChecked+baggage/fccea11b4763d010VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/ '''BAA Heathrow Airport''']
* [http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm]
* [http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm '''TSA (Homeland Defense Department - Transport Security Authority, USA)''']
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irritant_contact_dermatitis '''Chemical Irritant''']
* [http://www.houseofswan.com/ Swan homepage]
* [http://www.houseofswan.com/ Swan homepage]
* [http://www.republic-technologies.com]
* [http://www.republic-technologies.com]

Revision as of 03:07, 23 March 2011

Swan
IndustryTobacco and related products
HeadquartersHigh Wycombe, UK
Productsmatches and lighters

Swan are a brand of cigarette rolling papers available in the UK and Ireland. This company also produces safety matches(commonly known as Swan Vestas), lighters, pipe cleaners, rolling machines, cigarette filters, flints, lighter gas and fluid.[1]

The Swan company is based in High Wycombe[2] and is a subsidiary of Swedish Match

Safety Issues

Health issues about smoking are well known and documented, but there are other practical concerns about Health & Safety issues with associated products such as refill cans of lighter gas and fluid and lighters containing these flammable substances.

These are frequently abused by people who inhale the vapors from the gas/fluid as an intoxicant. This has very serious side-effects and can lead to death and should not me attempted.

Another problem with lighters and lighter gas and fluid refills is the possibility of them leaking[3] and causing a safety issue. It is because of this possible leakage problem, as well as terrorist worries, that lighter gas and fluid refills for lighters are not permitted on one’s person or in checked or carry-on baggage for aircraft flights.

British Airways[4], BAA Heathrow Airport[5] and the TSA - (Transportation Security Administration in the USA)[6] have all decided the risk of possible leakage from such items is so high they prohibited them completely from any Hold or Hand luggage, commonly referred to as Carry-On in North America.

Anecdotal evidence of Lighter Fluid Refills leaking[3] can also be found online. Care should be taken when transporting such items, you should make sure the can of Lighter Refill Fluid is not leaking when inverted (and held for a while) at the point and time of purchase. Care should also be taken to store the lighter gas and fluid refill cans safely, away from direct heat, in an upright position when possible. Special attention should be taken to ensure the nozzle is safely and correctly closed. These are designed to be child proof.

If any fluid or gas does leak, place the item in a safe location outside in open air to allow the fluid, or gas, to safely evaporate. If the contents leaks onto your skin, treat as a chemical irritant[7] and seek advice as soon as possible after first washing the effected area in running water.

Any electrical items that come into contact with leaking Lighter Fluid should not be switched on or used; Lighter Fluid can act as a solvent and corrode the Electronic circuits, making the item dangerous. There may be a risk of fire or an electrical shock.

See also

References

[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

  1. ^ http://www.houseofswan.com/
  2. ^ http://www.swedishmatch.com/Eng/Contact.asp?country=160&txt23=
  3. ^ a b c YouTube - Clip of a leaking Swan Lighter Fluid Refill Can
  4. ^ a b British Airways - Prohibited & Dangerous Baggage Items
  5. ^ a b BAA (British Airport Authority) Heathrow Airport - Prohibited & Dangerous Baggage Items
  6. ^ a b TSA (Homeland Defense Department - Transport Security Authority, USA)
  7. ^ a b Chemical Irritant



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