chemistry quiz #1 (p-2) Flashcards
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What does HHPS stand for?
Hazardous Household Product Symbol
Name the HHPS
Explosive, Corrosive, Flammable, Poison, Caution, Danger
What does the octagon frame in HHPS mean?
This means that the contents of the container are dangerous.
What does the triangle frame in HHPS mean?
It means that the container is dangerous.
Define the EXPLOSIVE symbol
The container can explode if heated or punctured. Flying pieces of metal and plastic can cause serious injuries.
Define the CORROSIVE symbol
The product can burn your eyes or skin. If swallowed, it will burn your throat and stomach.
Define the FLAMMABLE symbol
The product or its fumes will catch fire easily if it’s near heat, flames, or sparks. Rags used with the product may start to burn on their own.
Define the POISON symbol
If swallowed, licked, or breathed in the chemical, you could become very sick or die.
Define the CAUTION symbol
It means temporary injuries may be frequent. Death may occur with extreme exposure.
Define the DANGER and EXTREME DANGER symbol
Danger: may cause permanent injury or death
Extreme Danger: exposure to very low quantities will cause death, temporary, or permanent injury.
What HHPS symbols may be present on PRIMER?
Explosive, Poison, and Flammable
Name the WHMIS
Exploding Bomb, Flame, Flame Over Circle, Gas Cylinder, Corrosion, Skull and Crossbones, Health Hazard, Exclamation Mark, Environment, Biohazardous (10)
What HHPS symbol is present on LIQUID-PLUMR?
Corrosive
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Material Informational Symbol
Define FLAME in WHMIS
Solids, liquids, and gases can catch fire in the presence of spark or open flames under working conditions.
Define EXPLODING BOMB in WHMIS
The substance can self-react when exposed to physical shock, increased pressure or temperature, or water.
Define FLAME OVER CIRCLE in WHMIS
These materials increase the risk of fire if in contact with FLAMMABLE materials. The high oxygen content present in these products feeds fires making them worse.
Define GAS CYLINDER in WHMIS
These gases under pressure can explode if their containers are heated or punctured.
Define CORROSION in WHMIS
It can burn through metals and cause injuries or burns to skin and eyes.
Define SKULL and CROSSBONES in WHMIS
It can cause death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts.