Topic 1A: WHMIS and MSDS, Classifying Matter Flashcards
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WHMIS
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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(M)SDS
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(Material) Safety Data Sheets
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Toxic WHMIS Hazards
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- acute toxicity (a small amount could kill you, whether through consumption or exposure)
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Harmful/Irritant WHMIS Hazards
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- can cause an allergic reaction after repeated exposure to skin/respiratory system
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Corrosive WHMIS Hazards
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- harsh chemicals can irreversibly damage/destroy living tissue
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Health Hazards
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- chemicals can cause chronic (very serious) health issues such as asthma or even cancer
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Flammable Hazards
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- flammables can ignite easily and burn rapidly
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Oxidizing Hazards
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- a specific type of reactive that vigorously takes electrons from other substances
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Compressed Gas Hazards
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- gases that can spontaneously burn or explode when released into the air (pyrophoric)
- can cause unconsciousness and death due to oxygen deprivation (asphxiant)
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Explosive Hazards
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- things that can go boom
- reactive that causes a sudden release of gas, light, heat and pressure due to shock, pressure, spark, or high temp.
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Dangerous for the Environment Hazards
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- indicates chemicals with acute/chronic aquatic toxicity
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Pure substances
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- a substance that’s only made up of only one type of particle
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Compounds
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- a type of pure substance
- a chemical combo of two or more elements
- can be broken down into elements through heat/electricity
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Elements
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- a type of pure substance
- made up of one atom and cannot be broken down any further physically/chemically
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Mixtures
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- combo of 2+ substances that aren’t chemically bonded
