Chemicals Used in Funeral Profession- Test 6 Flashcards by Heather Clark

A narcotic in high concentrations which can cause skin irritation from defatting of tissue.
Prolonged inhalation can cause headache, dryness, and throat irritation.
A dangerous fire risk when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizers.

Health Effects of:

Acetone

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Accessory embalming chemical
External sealing composition
Lip tint
Solvents
Sealants

Acetone Is found In:

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1,000ppm

OSHA PEL of Acetone

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750ppm, 1000 ppm STEL

ACGIH TLV

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This material belongs to the chemical family “quaternary ammonium compounds.”
It is a skin and eye irritant.
It has moderate to high oral toxicity and is moderately toxic via skin absorption.

Health Effects of :

Alkyl Dimethylbenzel Ammonium Chloride

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Cold disinfectant
Embalming spray
Embalming cauterant

Alkyl Dimethylbenzyl Ammonium Chloride is found in:

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Formerly known as Red Dye #2, this member of the azo dye family is a suspect human carcinogen. It is no longer acceptable in food, drugs, or cosmetics.

Health Effects of:

Amaranth

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Coloring powder for arterial fluids.

Amaranth is Found in:

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Moderate to low oral toxicity. Listed by IARC and NTP as a possible carcinogen.

Health Effects of:

Amitrole

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Cavity embalming chemical
Autopsy chemical

Amitrole is found in:

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Mildly irritating to the skin;
Can be absorbed via skin contact.
It is a strong respiratory and eye irritant. Exposure may result in transient corneal clouding.
Repeated overexposure can yield fatigue, headache, and tremor.
It is a moderate fire risk; will react with oxidizers.

Health Effects of:

2-Butoxyethanol

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Arterial embalming chemical.

2-Butoxyethanol is Found in:

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25ppm (120mg/m³)

ACGIH TLV for 2-Butoxyethanol

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50ppm (240mg/m³)

OSHA PEL for 2-Butoxyethanol

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High to moderate ingestion hazard.
Local exposure may cause irritation.

Health Effects of:

Camphor

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Accessory embalming fluid.

Camphor is Found in:

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2ppm, 3ppm STEL

ACGIH TLV for Camphor

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2mg/m³

OSHA PEL for Camphor

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High to moderate skin/eye irritation.
Can be corrosive to tissue.
High to moderate respiratory irritation.
They are strong oxidizers and are highly reactive.
They can be a serious fire risk when exposed to reducing agents (i.e. acids) or petroleum derivatives.

Health Effects of :

Chlorine Salts (Hypochlorites, sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, evolve chlorinated vapor)

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Embalming adjunct/deodorant
Bleaches
Disinfectants

Chlorine Salts (Hypochlorites) are Found in:

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1 ppm

ACGIH TLV for Chlorine Salts

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1 ppm (Chlorine)

OSHA PEL for Chlorine Salts

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Formally used as an anaesthetic
The material causes CNS depression, skin and eye (conjunctive) irritation.
Prolonged exposure can lead to cardiac and respiratory arrest, paralysis.
Chronic exposure may cause liver damage.
Listed in IARC and NTP as a possible carcinogen.

Health Effects of Chloroform

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Accesory embalming chemical sealant.

Chloroform is Found in:

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50ppm TWA

OSHA PEL for Chloroform

10ppm

TLV for Chloroform

Refers to a mixture of three isomers: ortho-, meta-, and paracresol.

Cresol

Similar to those of Phenol, but not quite as severe: * Corrosive to skin, eyes, mucous membranes * Capable of causing burns at point of contact. * The material can be absorbed through the skin. * Chronic low-level exposure can cause skin rash and discoloration. * Systemically, chronic low level exposure can cause GI disturbances, nervous system disturbances, kidney and liver damage. * It is a moderate fire hazard. * Can react vigorously with oxidizing materials.

Health Effects of: Cresol

* Disinfecting embalming chemical * Assessory embalming chemical

Cresol is Found in:

5ppm

TLV for Cresol

5ppm TWA

OSHA for Cresol

* A severe eye irritant * Mild skin irritant * Moderately toxic via ingestion * It can react with oxidizers

Health Effects of: Diethanolamine

* Humectant * Arterial embalming fluid

Diethanolamine is Found in:

3ppm

TLV for Diethanolamine

* A skin/eye irritant. * Highly toxic via inhalation. * It can react with oxidizers.

Diethylene Glycol

* Arterial embalming fluid * Cavity embalming fluid

Diethylene Glycol is Found in:

* Strong irritant to skin and other tissue. * Readily absorbed through skin contact. * Absorption via inhalation/skin contact can cause gastrointestinal disturbances, facial flushing, elevated blood pressure, CNS effects, liver and kidney damage.

Health Effects of: Methylformamide

Solvent

Methylformamide is Found in:

10ppm

ACGIH TLV: Methylformamide

10ppm TWA

OSHA PEL: Methylformamide

* Causes eye irritation. * Causes irritation to the mucous linings of the eyes, gums, respiratory tract. * It can act as a mild narcotic and can cause dermatitis. * Repeated overexposures can cause conjunctivitis and corneal clouding. * High concentrations can cause congestion of the liver and kidneys. * It is a dangerous fire risk.

Health Effects of: Ethyl Acetate

* Embalming cosmetic spray * Cavity embalming fluid * Sanitizing embalming spray * Sealing lacquer

Ethyl Acetate is Found in:

400ppm

ACGIH TLV for Ethyl Acetate

400ppm (1400mg/m³) TWA

OSHA PEL for Ethyl Acetate

Familiar as the alcohol in beverages: * Oxidized by the liver to form carbon dioxide and water. * Generally not considered an occupational health hazard, however, it is a safety hazard due to its flammability. * The term "S.D.A." or "S.D. Alcohol" means "Specially Denatured Alcohol." S.D.A. is methyl alcohol to which another substance, such as tert-butyl alcohol has been added to make it unfit for human consumption.

Health Effects of: Ethyl Alcohol (S.D. Alcohol)

* Cavity embalming fluid * Cosmetics

Ethyl Alcohol is Found in:

1000ppm

OSHA PEL for Ethyl Alcohol (S.D. Alcohol)

Found in products as either the tetra sodium or disodium salt. They react chemically to "bind" calcium, which inhibits the blood clotting mechanism. * Skin Irritant * Causes dryness

EDTA (Ethylenediamine tetra acetic acid)

* Toxic via inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption. * Strong irritant to skin and eyes. * Dangerous fire risk. * Listed in IARC as a possible carcinogen.

Health Effects of: Ehtylene Dichloride

* Accessory embalming fluid * Cavity embalming fluid

Ethylene Dichloride is Found in:

10ppm

TLV for Ethylene Dichloride

* Moderately irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. * Very toxic via inhalation, which can produce CNS depression and damage to blood forming organs. * Does not readily volatilize at room temperature, and inhalation would likely only be by heating or mechanical action (mist). * Ingestion can cause initial CNS excitement, followed by CNS excitement, followed by CNS depression; respiratory, renal, and cardiac failure. * Bran damage may also be a result from ingestion. * Chronic exposure can cause anorexia, decreased urinary output, and nystagmus. * Combustible * Can react violently with certain acids and oxidizers.

Health Effects of: Ethylene Glycol

* Cavity embalming chemical * Arterial embalming chemical * Tissue surface embalming seal * External embalming seal * Water corrective * Anticoagulant/clot remover

Ethylene Glycol is Found in:

* 50ppm (vapor), ceiling * 125mg/m³ (particulate, mist), ceiling

ACGIH TLV

* Moderately toxic via inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption. * May cause conjunctivitis, tansient corneal clouding, and upper respiratory tract irritation.

Health Effects of: Ethylene Glycol-Monomethyl Ether

Cosmetics.

Ethylene Glycol-monomethyl Either is Found in:

25ppm

OSHA PEL for Ethylene Glycol-monomethyl Ether

When in aqueous solution, the term "formalin" is often used.

Formaldehyde

* Severe irritant via all routes of entry * A known sensitizer/allergen * Contact with eyes may cause corneal clouding, permanent eye damage. * Skin contact can cause a cracked, white, scaly dermatitis. * Chronic exposure can cause a hardening and tanning of the skin. * Sensitive persons can develop an allergic eczematous dermatitis and hives. * Ingestion can yield severe inflammation of nose, eyes, mouth, throat, and stomach, often accompanied by severe stomach pain. It can be fatal. * Inhalation can yield severe eye and throat irritation, difficulty in breathing, also coughing and bruning in the throat and eye tearing. * Prolonged or repeated exposures can yield respiratory impairment. * In higher concentrations, symptoms can include pulmonary edema, pneumonitis, also asthma and bronchitis. * A potential cancer hazard associated with nasopharyngeal, oropharngeal, and lung cancers in humans. * It is a moderate fire and explosion risk when exposed to heat or flame. * It can react violently with oxidizers.

Health Effects of: Formaldehyde

* Emblaming adhesive gel * Incision sealer * Preservative cream * Feature builder * Pre-injection chemical * Supplemental embalming gel * Cavity embalming fluid/gel * Arterial embalming chemicals * Embalming spray * Bleaching agent * Preservative/disinfectant gel * Sanitizing embalming spray * Accessory embalming chemical

Formaldehyde is Found in:

.75ppm TWA

OSHA PEL: Formaldehyde

2ppm/15 min

STEL: Formaldehyde

* Corrosive to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. * The material has a moderate to high oral toxicity and can be absorbed through the skin. * It is a moderate fire risk.

Health Effects of: Formic Acid

* Supplemental embalming chemical * Bleaching agent

Formic Acid is Found in:

5ppm

ACGIH TLV

5ppm TLV

OSHA PEL

* Properties are similar to formaldehyde * Severe skin and eye irritant * Moderately toxic via inhalation and ingestion

Health Effects of: Glutaraldehyde

* Arterial embalming fluid * filler * Cavity embalming fluid * Humectant * Accessory embalming fluid * Tissue disinfectant/ preservative gel

Glutaraldehyde is Found in:

* Eye, skin, and mucous membrane irritant * Moderately toxic via inhalation, ingestion. * Large oral dose can produce narcosis. * A low fire risk, it can react with oxidizing materials.

Health Effects of: Hexylene Glycol

Arterial embalming fluid.

Hexylene Glycol is Found in:

25ppm, ceiling

ACGIH TLV

* A simple asphyxiant, this material is otherwise practically non-toxic. * However, is a dangerous fire risk when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizers.

Health Effects of: Isobutane

* Aerosol propellants * Cosmetics * Insecticide * Deodorant

Isobutane is Found in:

* Eye, nose, and throat irritant. * In high concentrations, it can induce a mild narcosis, corneal burns, and eye damage. * The material dries the skin by defatting the tissue. * Moderately toxic via ingestion. * Ingestion or inhalation of heavy vapor concentrations can cause flushing and CNS depression. 100ml. can be fatal. * It is a dangerous fire risk and moderate explosion risk when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizers.

Health Effects of: Isopropyl Alcohol

* Cavity embalming fluid * Accessory embalming chemical * Tissue filler * Cosmetics * Feature builder * Aerosol * Deodorant * Supplemental embalming gel * Sealing lacquer * Embalming cosmetic spray * Color concentrate * Pre-injection chemical * Liquid embalming cosmetic * Fungal inhibitor * Solvent thinner

Isopropyl Alcohol is Found in:

400ppm

ACGIH TLV for Isopropyl Alcohol

400ppm TWA

OSHA PEL for Isopropyl Alcohol

* Skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant * Skin can become dry and craked from defatting action. * Moderately toxic via inhalation * Moderate to high toxicity via ingestion * The main target is the CNS, particularly the eyes, optic nerve, and possibly the retina. * Overexposure can cause CNS depression, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, photophobia, eye lesions, peripheral neuritis, and GI tract disturbances. * Severe overexposure can cause CNS depression, cardiac depression. * Metabolized slowly, sufficient daily intake can lead to cumulative exposure symptoms. * Dangerous fire and explosion risk when exposed to heat, flame, and oxidizers.

Health Effects of: Methyl Alcohol

* Arterial embalming fluid * Embalming spray * Embaling chemical disinfectant * Tissue filler * Accessory embalming fluid * Dry cleaner solvent * Preservative/disinfectant gel * Sanitizing embalming spray * Embalming cauterant * Embalming adhesive gel * Cavity embalming fluid/gel * Bleaching agent * Cosmetics * Color concentrate * Feature builder * Pre-injection chemical * Co-injection chemical * Supplemental embalming chemical * Supplemental embalming gel * Autopsy chemical

Methyl Alcohol is Found in:

200ppm TWA

OSHA PEL: Methyl Alcohol

200ppm (skin)

ACGIH TLV: Methyl Alcohol

* Irritant to skin, repeated exposure can cause a dry, scaly dermatitis. * Vapor can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation. * Moderate oral toxicity * Highly volatile, inhalation is an important hazard. * Narcotic by inhalation, affecting both CNS ad peripheral nerves. * Dangerous fire risk and moderate explosion risk when exposed to heat, spark, or flame. * Can react violently with aldehydes, acids.

Health Effects of: Methyl ethyl ketone

* Embalming cosmetic spray * Thinner * Sealing lacquer

Methyl ethyl ketone is Found in:

* Moderate oral toxicity * Moderate skin/eye irritant * Used commonly as a bacteriocide/fungicide

Health Effects of: 2-2' Methylene bis(4) chlorophenol

Fungal Inhibitor

2-2' Methylene bis(4) chlorophenol is Found in:

200ppm

ACGIH TLV: 2-2' Methylene bis(4) chlorophenol

200ppm TWA

OSHA PEL: 2-2' Methylene bis(4) chlorophenol

* High oral toxicity * Very dangerous to the eyes, causing corrosion of eye tissue * Because the material vaporizes readily, inhalation is an important hazard. * Irritation to the respiratory tract * Can cause liver damage and can exacerbate coronary artery disease. * Chronic exposure can cause dermatits, CNS and liver damages.

Health Effects of: Methylene Chloride

* Symptoms of CNS depression * Headache * Dizziness * Nausea * Vomiting * "Drunken" feeling

Common Symptoms Among Exposed Workers of Methylene Chloride

* External emblaming seal * Solvent * Embalming cosmetic spray * Aerosol insecticide * Aerosol deodorizer * Tissue surface embalming seal

Methylene Chloride is Found in:

100ppm

ACGIH TLV: Methylene Chlroide

500ppm (TWA); 1000ppm ceiling

OSHA PEL: Methylene Chloride

* Moderately toxic via ingestion * Moderately irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. * Repeated contact may cause chapping, photosensitivity. * Mist is highly irritating to the repiratory tract * Highly dangerous fire risk when exposed to heat, flame, or spark. * Incompatible with strong oxidizers.

Health Effects of: Mineral Spirits

Often resemble drunkenness.

The Symptoms of Overexposure of Mineral Spirits

Headache, nausea, dizziness, indigestion, lack of appetite.

Symptoms of Chronic Overexposure of Mineral Spirits

* liquid embalming cosmetic * Organic solvent * Embalming cosmetic spray

Mineral Spirits are Found in:

100ppm TWA (400mg/m³)

OSHA PEL: Mineral Spirits

Mixture of gypsum, limestone, portland cement, starch, and other related material.

Molding Plaster

* Generally considered a nuisance dust. * Some components are known to induce pneumoconiosis after prolonged or repeated exposures.

Health Effects of: Molding Plaster

* Cavity desiccant * Embalming Powder

Molding Plaster is Found in:

A dangerous fire and explosion hazard when in dry form. Less flammable when wet.

Health Effects of: Nitrocellulose

* Feature builder * Sealing lacquer

Nitrocellulose is Found in:

* Moderately toxic via inhalation, ingestion. * Irritating to skin, eyes, conjunctiva, upper respiratory tract. * Acute exposure can induce symptoms of narcosis. * Repeated or prolonged skin contact with liquid can cause burns. * Chronic exposure may cause lung, liver, kidney damage. * It is a moderate risk when exposed to heat or flame and can react violently with oxdizing materials.

Health Effects of: Orthodichlorobenzene

* Cavity emblaming chemical * Bleaching agent * Supplemental embalming gel

Orthodichlorobenzene is Found in:

50ppm

TLV: Orthodichlorobenzene

50ppm, ceiling

OSHA PEL: Orthodichlorobenzene

* Highly irritating and caustic to skin tissues * Highly irritating to tissues via ingestion * Major effects from the inhalation of dusts and mists. * Chronic exposure can cause upper respiratory and GI disturbances, albuminuria, gradual weight loss, and nervous system disturbances.

Health Effects of: Oxalic Acid

Damage is characterized by cracks, fissures, slow healing ulcerations, blue skin, and yellowish, brittle nails.

Oxalic Acid is Highly Irritating and Caustic to Skin Tissues

Can cause corrosion of mucous membranes, severe GI disturbances, acute poisoning can result.

Oxalic Acid is Highly Irritating to Tissues Via Ingestion

Corrosion and ulceration of the nose and throat tissue, severe eye irritation, epistaxis, headache, nervousness.

Major Effects From the Inhalation of Dusts and Mists of Oxalic Acid

Embalming adhesive gel

Oxalic Acid is Found in:

1mg/m³

ACGIH TLV: Oxalic Acid

1mg/m³ TWA

OSHA PEL: Oxalic Acid

* Moderately toxic via inhalation * Prolonged or chronic skin exposure can cause burns. * In liquid form, it can be absorbed through the skin. * Chronic exposure can cause liver, kidney, and lung damage. * It is a moderate fire risk and is incompatible with oxidizers.

Health Effects of: Paradichlorobenzene

Symptoms include irritation of the skin, eyes, and upper respiratory tract.

Parahichlorobenzene is Moderately Toxic Via Inhalation

Embalming/deodorizing powder

Paradichlorobenzene is Found in:

75ppm

ACGIH TLV: Paradichlorobenzene

75ppm TWA

OSHA PEL: Paradichlorobenzene

A formaldehyde polymer that can evolve formaldehyde when heated.

Paraformaldehyde

* Moderate fire risk and can react with oxidizers * Moderate oral toxicity, low dermal toxicity

Health Effects of: Paraformaldehyde

* Embalming/deodorizing powder * Cavity desiccant * Sealing powder * Hardening compound

Paraformaldehyde is Found in:

* Moderately toxic via oral/dermal routes * Skin and eye irritant * Slightly flammable

Health Effects of: Paratertiary pentyl phenol

* Cavity embalming solution (trace) * Antiseptic soap * Disinfectant spray * Bleaching agent

Paratertiary pentyl phenol is Found in:

The contact site will become white, soft, wrinkled, with a delayed, intense burning sensation followed by local anesthesia and possibly gangrene.

Phenol is Highly Irritating and Corrosive to Tissue

This has resulted in fatal overexposure.

Phenol is Absorbed Readily Through the Skin

Can causes severe damage and blindness.

Contact with the Eye by Phenol

Corrosion and possible perforation of lips, mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach can result. Symptoms include nausea, possible vomiting, and severe abdominal cramps.

Phenol is Highly Tixic Via Ingestion

Highly irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Inhalation of Phenol Vapor

CNS depression, weakness, headache, dizziness, tinnitus, weak pulse, dyspnea, cyanosis, shock, frothing from nose and mouth, lung edema, possible death.

Systemic Effects From all Routes of Exposure of Phenol

Can result in GI disturbances, nervous disorders, skin rash, and discoloration. Liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas damage may occur.

Chronic Poisoning of Phenol

From phenol contact is common in the industry.

Chronic Dermatitis

When exposed to heat, flames, or oxidizers.

Phenol is Moderate Fire Risk

* Embalming cautarant * Embalming chemical disinfectant * Cavity embalming fluid/gel * Preservative/disinfectant gel * Accessory embalming chemical

Phenol is Found in:

5ppm

ACGIH TLV: Phenol

5ppm TWA

OSHA PEL: Phenol

* A simple asphyxiant * At very high concentrations, it can cause CNS depression. * A dangerous fire and explosion risk when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizers.

Health Effects of: Propane

* Propellant * Embalming seal aerosol * Embalming cosmetic spray * Insecticide/miticide spray

Propane is Found in:

1000ppm

ACGIH TLV: Propane

1000ppm TWA

OSHA PEL: Propane

A skin and eye irritant.

Propylene Glycol

Cavity embalming fluid.

Propylene Glycol is Found in:

* Prolonged, repeated exposure can lead to the development of silicosis, characterized by fibrosis (scarring) of lungs. Silicosis is characterized by shortness of breath and a troublesome, unproductive cough. * React violently with certain flourine containing compounds.

Health Effects of: Quartz

Finishing powder

Quartz is Found in:

10mg/m³

ACGIH TLV: Quartz

_10mg/m_³ %SiO₂+2

OSHA PEL: Quartz

Examples include n-Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, n-Alkyl dimethyl ethybenzyl ammonium chloride, and benzethonium chloride.

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

* Skin and eye irritants * A common cause of dermatitis * Highly toxic via ingestion; symptoms include: nausea, vomiting, possible convulsion, collaspe.

Health Effects of: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

* Disinfectants * Accessory embalming fluid * Cavity embalming fluid

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds are Found in:

* Strongly irritating and corrosive to tissues. * A strong oxidizing agent that will react violently with organic materials and reducers.

Health Effects of: Sodium Hypochlorite

* Bleach * Chlorine Salts

Sodium Hypochlorite is Found in:

* Widely used as a fungicide and disinfectant * The material has a high toxicity via inhalation and ingestion. * Highly irritating to the skin

Health Effects of: Sodium Pentachlorophenate

Arterial Embalming Fluid

Sodium Pentachlorophenate is Found in:

* Mainly regarded as a nuisance dust * Prolonged or repeated exposure may lead to talc pneumoconiosis, although the mechanism of inducement is unclear.

Talc

Drying Powder

Talc is Found in:

2mg/m³ respirable dust

ACGIH TLV: Talc

* Skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant * Prolonged or repeated exposure contact can cause defatting of skin. * Overexposure can produce narcosis, CNS depression, headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, incoordination, and a burning sensation to the skin. * Acute poisoning, however, is rare. * it is a dangerous fire risk when exposed to heat, spark, or flame.

Health Effects of: Toluene

* External embalming seal * Tissue surface embalming seal * Embalming cosmetic spray * Lip cosmetic * Sealing lacquer * Solvent/thinner

Toluene is Found in:

100ppm TWA, 200ppm/20min. ceiling.

ACGIH TLV: Toluene

200ppm TWA, 300ppm ceiling; 500ppm for 10 min. maximum peak

OSHA PEL: Toluene

* Moderate skin and eye irritant * Defatting action on the skin can cause a dry, fissured dermatitis. * Systemic effects include CNS depression, dizziness, drowsiness, incoordination, phychological disturbances. * The material can also cause GI disturbances and sensitize the heart to epinephrine induced arrhythmias. * High dose can cause narcosis, heart failure.

Health Effects of: Trichloroethane

* Cleaning solvent * Aerosol lanolin skin cream * Sanitizing embalming spray * Cosmetics

Trichloroethane is Found in:

350ppm

TLV: Trichloroethane

350ppm TWA

OSHA PEL: Trichloroethane

* Strong eye and skin irritant * Repeated skin exposure can cause dermatitis * The material can be absorbed by skin contact * Overexposure can cause CNS depression, headache, dizziness, vertigo, tremors, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, irregular heartbeat. * Symptoms may resemble alcohol intoxication. * Addiction and peripheral neuropathy have been reported. * Chronic exposure can damage the liver and other organs.

Health Effects of: Trichloroethylene

Dry Wash

Trichloroethylene is Found in:

50ppm TWA; 150ppm STEL

ACGIH TLV: Trichloroethylene

100ppm TWA; 200ppm ceiling; 300ppm maximum peak for 10 minutes every 2 hours.

OSHA PEL: Trichloroethylene