Chemistry- Green Book- Potentially Hazardous Chemicals

Question 1

Chemical agents that have the power to change dead tissue aso have the potential to change iving human tissue of anyone who comes into contact of those agents. This term implies being put at risk, danger or peril.

Answer 1

Hazardous

Question 2

A substance which, when introduced into a living organism, interferes with the normal physiological functions of that organism.

• Embalming chemical agent can act as this if it is introduced into a living organism.
  
  • If living organism is an agent of infectious disease or is a contributor to putrefaction/decay of the body it can be advatageous, but the embalmer handling the body is put at risk.

Answer 2

Poison

Question 3

1. Inorganic in nature
2. Organic in nature

Answer 3

Two Basic Varieties of Poisons

Question 4

Composed of elements and compounds derived from inanimate sources.

• Mercury
• Arsenic
• Lead

Answer 4

Inorganic Poisons

Question 5

A poisonous substance of plant or animal origin.

Answer 5

Organic Poisons (Toxins)

Question 6

The amount of poison to which human beings are exposed.

Answer 6

Dose

Question 7

That amount of poison which will cause death to the organism to which it is administered.

Answer 7

Lethal Dose

Question 8

A lethal dose which kills fifty percent of the organisms which receive the dose.

Answer 8

LD-50

Question 9

The minimal amount of poison which will kill all the organisms which receive the dose.

Answer 9

Minimum Lethal Dose (MLD)

Question 10

These have designated many of the chemicals used in the mortuary as Hazardous Chemicals.

Answer 10

OSHA, Statutes of the EPA

Question 11

A colorless, volatile liquid derived by the oxidation of secondary propanol. It is used primarily as a solvent in embalming fluids.

• Flammable and moderately toxic
• Tolerance is placed at 1,000ppm in the air

Answer 11

Acetone

Question 12

Colorless liquids that are produced by the oxidation of saturated hydrocarbons. Used as a solvent vehicle in embalming fluids.

• Flammable
• Methanol is the most toxic- can cause blindness if ingested.

Answer 12

Alcohol

Question 13

A dark red-brown powder used as an internal cosmetic dye in embalming fluids.

• Considered toxic if ingested in sufficient quantity

Answer 13

Amaranth

Question 14

A white crystal solid substance used as a herbicide.

• Considered to be a carcinogen to humans

Answer 14

Amitrole

Question 15

A colorless gas with a pungent odor which can be used as a solvent for other substances.

• Inhalation can cause edema of the respiratory tract.

Answer 15

Ammonia

Question 16

A ketone derived from the wood of the Camphor tree.

• Flammable
• Moderately toxic
• Tolerance is about 2mg per cubic meter of air.

Answer 16

Camphor

Question 17

A derivative of coal tar. It is used primarily as a disinfectant in embalming fluids.

• Irritating to the skin and mucous membranes
• Moderate to highly toxic if inhaled or ingested

Answer 17

Cresol

Question 18

A light brown powder. It is fungicidial and bacteriocidial.

• Moderately toxic

Answer 18

Dichlorophene

Question 19

A colorless liquid or anhydrous crystal. It is derived from ethylene oxide and ammonia. It is used a solvent for other substances.

• Slightly toxic

Answer 19

Diethanol Amine

Question 20

A colorless hygroscopic oily liquid substance used as a solvent.

• Considered moderately toxic

Answer 20

Diethylformamide

Question 21

A clear, volatile, flammable liquid with a fruitlike odor.

• Inhaled in large amounts it can cause renal and hepatic failure.

Answer 21

Ethyl Acetate

Question 22

A colorless crystal which is soluble in water. Used as a water conditioning sequestering agent or buffer agent in embalming fluids.

• Used medically as an anticoagulant.

Answer 22

E.D.T.A.

Question 23

A water soluble colorless gas with a pungent odor used as the preservative in most embalming fluids.

• Causes eye and respiratory irritation
• Considered to be highly toxic

Answer 23

Formaldehyde

Question 24

A colorless liquid with a pungent, irritating odor which is used as a solvent.

• Considered highly toxic if inhaled or ingested

Answer 24

Formic Acid

Question 25

A non-flammable liquid used as a preservative or a supplementary germicide.

• Irritant
• Considered moderately toxic

Answer 25

Glutaraldehyde

Question 26

A clear, colorless, syrupy liquid used as a humectant in embalming fluids.

• Can be lethal if ingested

Answer 26

Glycol

Question 27

A family of liquids and solids including laundry bleach.

• Can be irritating to skin and mucous membranes
• Toxic if inhaled or ingested

Answer 27

Hypochlorite

Question 28

A liquid petroleum product used in the organic synthesis of other products.

• Highly flammable and explosive

Answer 28

Isobutane

Question 29

A colorless liquid used as a solvent for other ketone substances.

• Highly explosive

Answer 29

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Question 30

A family of petroleum solvents.

• Flammable products

Answer 30

Mineral Spirits

Question 31

Cotton-like solid substance used as a colloid in embalming products.

• Highly flammable substance

Answer 31

Nitrocellulose

Question 32

A colorless liquid with a pleasant odor used as an insecticide.

• Irritating to the eyes and the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.

Answer 32

Orthodichlorobenzene

Question 33

A colorless crystal solid used as a stripping agent.

• Highly toxic if inhaled or ingested

Answer 33

Oxalic Acid

Question 34

A white crystal solid. Used as a mold-preventative agent in caskets.

• Irritating to the eyes

Answer 34

Paradichlorobenzene

Question 35

The solid polymer of formaldehyde. It is used as the primary preservative in hardening compounds adn embalming powders.

• Highly toxic if ingested
• Irritating to the eyes

Answer 35

Paraformaldehyde

Question 36

A colorless liquid used as a solvent of other substances.

• Explosive
• Toxic if ingested
• Can cause skin irritations

Answer 36

Toluene