Potentially Hazardous Chemicals Flashcards
A substance which, when introduced into a living organism interferes with the normal physiological functions of that organism
Poison
A poisonous substance of plant or animal origin
Toxins
That amount of the poison which will cause death to the organism to which it is administered
Lethal Dose
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
Acetone
These colorless liquids are produced by the oxidation of saturated hydrocarbons.
Flammable and used as the solvent vehicle in embalming fluids
Alcohol
The most toxic alcohol which causes blindness if ingested
Methanol
A dark red-brown powder used as an internal cosmetic dye in embalming fluids. Toxic if ingested in sufficient quantity
Amaranth
A white crystal solid substance used as an herbicide. Considered to be a carcinogen to humans
Amitrole
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
Ammonia
A ketone derived from the wood of the Camphor tree. Flammable and moderately toxic. Tolerance is about 2 mg per cubic meter of air
Camphor
A derivative of coal tar. Used primarily as a disinfectant. Irritating to skin and mucous membranes. Moderate to highly toxic if inhaled or ingested
Cresol
Light brown powder. Fungicidal and bacteriocidal. Moderately toxic.
Dichlorophene
Colorless liquid or anhydrous crystal. Derived from ethylene oxide and ammonia. Used as a solvent for other substances. Slightly toxic
Diethanol Amine
Colorless hygroscopic oily liquid substance used as a solvent. Moderately toxic
Diethylformamide
A clear, volatile flammable liquid with a fruitlike odor. Inhaled in large amount it can cause renal and hepatic failure
Ethyl Acetate
Colorless crystal which is soluble in water. Used as a water conditioning sequestering agent or buffer agent in embalming fluids. Anticoagulant
EDTA
Water soluble colorless gas with pungent odor used as the preservative in most embalming fluids. Causes eye and respiratory irritation. Highly Toxic
Formaldehyde
A colorless liquid with a pungent, irritating odor which is used as a solvent. Highly toxic if inhaled or ingested
Formic Acid
Non-flammable liquid used as a preservative or a supplementary germicide. Irritant and considered to be moderately toxic
Glutaraldehyde
Clear, colorless, syrupy liquid used as a humectant in embalming fluids. Lethal if ingested
Glycol
Family of liquids and solids including laundry bleach. Can be irritating to skin and mucous membranes and toxic if inhaled or ingested
Hypochlorite
Liquid petroleum product used in the organic synthesis of other products. Highly flammable and explosive
Isobutane
A colorless liquid used as a solvent for other ketone substance. Highly explosive
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
A family of petroleum solvents. Flammable products
Mineral Spirits
Cotton-like solid substance used as a colloid in embalming products. Highly Flammable
Nitrocellulose
A colorless liquid with a pleasant odor used as an insecticide. Irritating to eyes and mucous membranes of respiratory tract
Orthodichlorobenzene
Colorless crystal solid used as a stripping agent. Highly toxic if inhaled or ingested
Oxalic Acid
White crystal solid. Used as mold preventative agent in caskets. Irritating to eyes
Paradichlorobenzene
Solid polymer of formaldehyde. Used as the primary preservative in hardening compounds and embalming powders. Highly toxic if ingested and irritating to eyes
Paraformaldehyde
Colorless liquid as a solvent of other substances. Explosive. Toxic if ingested. Can cause skin irritations
Toluene
