Safety Flashcards
2012 Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
has:
- chemical ID
- manufacturer
- warnings
- explanations
- first aid
SDS
safety data sheet
SDS sections
- ID
- Hazard 1D
- Comp/info on ingredients
- First aid
- Fire fighting measures
- Accidental release measures
- Handling and storage
- Exposure controls/personal protection
- Physical and chemical properties
- Stability and reactivity
- Toxicological information
- Ecological information
- Disposal considerations
- Transport information
- Regulatory information
- Other information
Dpt. of Transportation label
displays:
- type of hazard
- UN hazard class number
- ID number
National Fire Protection Association label
diamond with 4 quadrants: Blue- health hazards Red- flammability Yellow- reactivity White- other
Procedure for acid and water
never add acid to water, add water to acid
A class fire
Fuel: wood,paper, cloth
Extinguisher: A, ABC
Contains: water or dry chemicals
B class fire
Fuel: grease, oil, and flammable liquids
Extinguisher: ABC, BC, halogenated agents
Contains: dry chemicals, CO2, or fluorocarbons
C class fire
Fuel: Energized electrical equipment
Extinguisher: C
Contains: safe for electrical fires
D class fire
Fuel: flammable metals
Extinguisher: D, special equipment
Contains: dry powders
K class fire
Fuel: cooking oils and grease
Extinguisher: K, special equipment
Irritant contact dermatitis
direct skin contact, itching, redness, swelling
Allergic contact dermatitis
true allergic reaction, symptoms may not be localized to one area
Anaphylaxis
rapid, severe reaction, life threatening, airways may swell, heart rate may increase, blood pressure
About nitrile and vinyl gloves
less allergenic but may react with some lotions
