Chemical Waste Management Flashcards
Which Philippine legislation is known as the “Ecological Solid
Waste Management Act” and promotes proper solid waste
management practices?
Republic Act No. 9003
Which Philippine legislation establishes the policies and
institutional mechanisms for the control and prevention of water
pollution?
RA 9275
Which Philippine law governs the practice of chemistry and regulates the registration and licensure of chemists?
RA 10657
Which of the following is an example of a characteristic hazardous waste?
Used motor oil
Which of the following is a characteristic of hazardous waste?
stability
What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
to communicate information about hazardous substances
Which of the following is an example of electronic waste (e-
waste)?
Used batteries
Which of the following characteristics is used to classify a waste as hazardous?
toxicity
Which characteristic of hazardous waste refers to its ability to catch fire easily?
ignitability
Which of the following is a common source of hazardous waste in households?
batteries
Which characteristic of hazardous waste refers to its potential to
build up in the tissues of organisms over time?
bioaccumulation
Which of the following is a common source of hazardous waste in the construction industry?
asbestos-containing materials
What is the primary purpose of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)?
To ensure consistent labeling and classification of chemicals
Which sector is a significant source of hazardous waste due to its
production of electronic devices?
information technology
What does the GHS use to communicate the hazards of
chemicals?
Hazard Communication Labels
Which of the following is a GHS hazard pictogram for health hazards?
skull and crossbones
Which section of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides information on first aid measures?
Section 4
What is the recommended method for storing incompatible chemicals?
storing them in separate, labeled containers
Which type of storage container is commonly used for flammable liquids?
metal drums
Which government agency is responsible for the implementation
and enforcement of chemical safety regulations in the Philippines?
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Characteristics of Hazardous Waste
- Ignitable
- Corrosive
- Reactive
- Toxic
Which government agency is responsible for the implementation
and enforcement of chemical safety regulations in the Philippines?
Acidic battery solution
Which characteristic of hazardous waste refers to its potential to explode or release toxic gases when exposed to air, water, or other substances?
Reactivity
Which characteristic of hazardous
waste is determined by its pH level?
Corrosivity
Which of the following is an example of a waste exhibiting the characteristic of reactivity?
chlorine bleach
Which characteristic of hazardous waste refers to its ability to remain in the environment for a long time without breaking down?
Persistence
Which characteristic of hazardous waste refers to its potential to contaminate soil, water, or air when improperly managed?
Mobility