chem lab Flashcards
refers to any potential source of damage or harm
Hazard
refers to the probability that a hazard can cause harm
Risk
Uses pictograms as warning signs
GHS
GHS
Globally Harmonized System
High risk -Low number
Ghs
Shown as a “diamond
NFPA
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
High risk- High number
NFPA
a highly reactive substance that causes obvious damage to tissues by chemical chemical action
Corrosive
a substance that easily catches fire and has a flash point of 23-60 C; a liquid burns at normal temperatures
Flammable
Flammable flash point
23-60 C
the lowest temperature at which a substance (petroleum) will form vapor in the air that will “flash” on exposure on an open time
Flash point
liquid needs heat before it ignites; ex.: paper wood
combustible
substance capable of causing cancer; ex.: cigarette
carcinogen
rule of acid
acid to water