Science Chapter 1 Hazard Warning Symbols!! Flashcards
REFER TO TEXTBOOK 1A PAGE 29!!!!!!!!!!!
what can corrosive chemicals cause? (1)
severe damage on contact with body parts such as the skin and eyes
what do containers with the corrosives sign contain?
corrosive chemical
what can substances in a container with the harmful/irritant sign cause? (2)
it may cause drowsiness or dizziness
what does substances in a container with the harmful/irritant sign have?
harmful health effects
what can substances in a container with the harmful/irritant sign cause?
harm to ozone layer
what potential does the substances that are in a container with the “environmental toxicity” sign have?
they have the potential to cause harmful effects on the environment?
what does the substances in a container with the sign “oxidising substance” mean?
releases oxygen easily which can cause fire and / or explosion
description of substances in containers with the sign: gases under pressure (1)
they are stored in pressurised cylinders
description of substances in containers with the sign: gases under pressure (2)
they may explode when heated
description of substances in containers with the sign: gases under pressure (3)
they may cause oxygen deficiency if the gas is leaked in an enclosed space
description of substances in container with the sign: acute toxicity (1)
degree of exposure and toxicity can affect level of health implications and may be fatal
description of substances in container with the sign: explosives
may cause explosion when in contact with heat
description of substances in container with the sign: explosives
the substances may cause a fire / explosion
what can substances in a container with the “acute toxicity” sign cause?
they can cause toxic or harmful effects to body when breathed in, swallowed or on contact with skin
description of substances in container with the sign: flammable (1)
the substances are highly flammable
