Science test Flashcards
WHIMIS
Compressed Gas
Gas that’s under high pressure. Could explode is heated or dropped. Ex. Helium
Flammable/Combustible
Things that catch fire easily.Ex. Gasoline/cloth
Oxidizing materials
Causes other materials to burn. Ex. Bleach
Harmful or fatal
Immediately dangerous to life or health and should not be swallowed or inhaled. Ex. explosive bomb
Harmful
Harmful to skin, eyes, or respiratory system in large quantities/doses. Ex. mercury, lead.
Health hazard
May cause allergic reactions, cancer, birth defects, damage to organs etc.. Ex. pesticides
Explosion hazard
Risk of explosion due to fire, shock, friction, heat or puncture.
Corrosive
can cause severe burns to skin, eyes and lungs. Ex. Hydriodic acid
Harmful to the environment
Can cause long term effects to aquatic life in our waterways. Ex. pesticides
Biohazardous
Orgasims or toxins that cause diseases. Ex. can cause covid 19