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Potentially Hazardous Chemicals Flashcards

1
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A substance which, when introduced into a living organism interferes with the normal physiological functions of that organism

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Poison

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2
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A poisonous substance of plant or animal origin

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Toxins

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3
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That amount of the poison which will cause death to the organism to which it is administered

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Lethal Dose

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4
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A colorless, volatile liquid derived by the oxidation of secondary propanol. Used primarily as a solvent in embalming fluids
Flammable and moderately toxic
Tolerance is placed at 1000 ppm in the air

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Acetone

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5
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These colorless liquids are produced by the oxidation of saturated hydrocarbons.
Flammable and used as the solvent vehicle in embalming fluids

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Alcohol

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6
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The most toxic alcohol which causes blindness if ingested

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Methanol

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A dark red-brown powder used as an internal cosmetic dye in embalming fluids. Toxic if ingested in sufficient quantity

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Amaranth

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A white crystal solid substance used as an herbicide. Considered to be a carcinogen to humans

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Amitrole

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9
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A colorless gas with a pungent odor which can be used as a solvent for other substances. Inhalation can cause edema of the respiratory tract

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Ammonia

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A ketone derived from the wood of the Camphor tree. Flammable and moderately toxic. Tolerance is about 2 mg per cubic meter of air

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Camphor

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11
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A derivative of coal tar. Used primarily as a disinfectant. Irritating to skin and mucous membranes. Moderate to highly toxic if inhaled or ingested

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Cresol

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12
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Light brown powder. Fungicidal and bacteriocidal. Moderately toxic.

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Dichlorophene

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13
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Colorless liquid or anhydrous crystal. Derived from ethylene oxide and ammonia. Used as a solvent for other substances. Slightly toxic

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Diethanol Amine

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Colorless hygroscopic oily liquid substance used as a solvent. Moderately toxic

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Diethylformamide

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A clear, volatile flammable liquid with a fruitlike odor. Inhaled in large amount it can cause renal and hepatic failure

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Ethyl Acetate

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16
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Colorless crystal which is soluble in water. Used as a water conditioning sequestering agent or buffer agent in embalming fluids. Anticoagulant

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EDTA

17
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Water soluble colorless gas with pungent odor used as the preservative in most embalming fluids. Causes eye and respiratory irritation. Highly Toxic

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Formaldehyde

18
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A colorless liquid with a pungent, irritating odor which is used as a solvent. Highly toxic if inhaled or ingested

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Formic Acid

19
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Non-flammable liquid used as a preservative or a supplementary germicide. Irritant and considered to be moderately toxic

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Glutaraldehyde

20
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Clear, colorless, syrupy liquid used as a humectant in embalming fluids. Lethal if ingested

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Glycol

21
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Family of liquids and solids including laundry bleach. Can be irritating to skin and mucous membranes and toxic if inhaled or ingested

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Hypochlorite

22
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Liquid petroleum product used in the organic synthesis of other products. Highly flammable and explosive

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Isobutane

23
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A colorless liquid used as a solvent for other ketone substance. Highly explosive

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Methyl Ethyl Ketone

24
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A family of petroleum solvents. Flammable products

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Mineral Spirits

25
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Cotton-like solid substance used as a colloid in embalming products. Highly Flammable

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Nitrocellulose

26
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A colorless liquid with a pleasant odor used as an insecticide. Irritating to eyes and mucous membranes of respiratory tract

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Orthodichlorobenzene

27
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Colorless crystal solid used as a stripping agent. Highly toxic if inhaled or ingested

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Oxalic Acid

28
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White crystal solid. Used as mold preventative agent in caskets. Irritating to eyes

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Paradichlorobenzene

29
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Solid polymer of formaldehyde. Used as the primary preservative in hardening compounds and embalming powders. Highly toxic if ingested and irritating to eyes

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Paraformaldehyde

30
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Colorless liquid as a solvent of other substances. Explosive. Toxic if ingested. Can cause skin irritations

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Toluene

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