Unit 1 : Chemical Safety

Question 1

organic or inorganic compound that has pH less than 7.0

Answer 1

Acidic

Question 2

organic or inorganic compound that has pH greater than 7.0

Answer 2

ALKALINE; CAUSTIC; BASE

Question 3

substance that causes visible destruction to human skin tissue at the site of contact; liquid that has a severe reaction rate on steel/metal

Answer 3

Corrosive

Question 4

any liquid having a flashpoint below 100 oF (37.8 oC)

Answer 4

Flammable

Question 5

those with flashpoint above 100 oF but below 200 oF (93.9 oC)

Answer 5

Combustible

Question 6

the lowest temperature at which vapors from volatile liquid will ignite momentarily upon application of a small flame under specfied conditions

Answer 6

Flashpoint

Question 7

the tendency or ability of a liquid to quickly vaporize

Answer 7

Volatility

Question 8

material that produces a sudden, almost instantaneous release of pressure, gas and heat when subjected to abrupt shock, pressure or high temperature

Answer 8

Explosive

Question 9

A chemical for which there is valid evidence that it is a combustible liquid, a compressed gas, explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable (reactive) or water-reactive. Affects the body physically like cuts,burns, eye injury, skin irritation, etc.

Answer 9

PHYSICAL HAZARD

Question 10

includes chemicals which are skin irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, toxins, and agents which can damage lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.

Answer 10

HEALTH HAZARD

Question 11

Affect the body through long-term exposure.

Answer 11

CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD

Question 12

Affect the body through short-term exposure.

Answer 12

ACUTE HEALTH HAZARD