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Chemical Hazards. BC High School. CHEMICAL HAZARD LABEL. FLAMMABILITY. HEALTH. REACTIVITY (STABILITY). SPECIAL. 0 Least Serious. 4 Most Serious. 4. 0. Hazard Numbering System. 4. 2. 3. Flammable vapor which burns readily. Substance is stable. Burns readily.
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Chemical Hazards BC High School
CHEMICAL HAZARD LABEL FLAMMABILITY HEALTH REACTIVITY (STABILITY) SPECIAL
0 Least Serious 4 Most Serious 4 0 Hazard Numbering System 4 2 3 Flammable vapor which burns readily Substance is stable
Burns readily. May detonate with heat or ignition. Severe health risk. Avoid water. Sample of HAZARD LABEL
Other Chemical Symbols • Flammable– Any substance that will burn if exposed to an open flame. • Explosive– A substance that may explode if exposed to heat or flame.
Chemical Hazard Definitions • Toxic/Poison – A substance that canlead to death if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed by the skin. • Corrosive – A substance that can destroy or burn living tissue and can eat away at other materials.
Chemical Hazard Symbols and Definitions • Irritant - A substance that causes inflammation upon contact with skin or mucous membranes. • Environmental - Substances that are harmful to the environment. They must be disposed of properly, not washed down the drain.
Waste Disposal • First ask your teacher where/how to dispose of waste. • Never pour anything down the drain unless you are told to do so. • A waste bottle will be supplied for substances that cannot go down the drain
Reasons for proper waste disposal • Hazardous chemicals down the drain can lead to pollution of ground water, lakes, rivers, etc. • Plants and animals will die if they are exposed to hazardous chemical waste. • Serious health problems will become present in people if hazardous waste finds its way into drinking water.
Material Safety Data Sheet A document containing information regarding the properties and hazards of a particular chemical.
What is the purpose of MSDS? • To educate people how to safely handle chemicals and consumer products. • To alert people to information not provided on labels of chemicals and consumer products.
Informationfound on a MSDS • Hazardous Ingredients • Preparation Information • Product Information • Physical Data • Fire or Explosion Hazard • Reactivity Data • Toxicological Properties • Preventive Measures • First Aid Measures
1. Gives information about the product and company 2. Identifies the ingredients 3. Describes characteristics and environmental hazards
4. Describes fire and explosive properties and fire-fighting instructions
5. includes emergency and first aid procedures. 6. describe conditions that may result in a potentially hazardous reaction 7. Describes clean-up and disposal procedures
8. Describes safety attire and precautions 9. describe special precautions