Hazardous Chemicals - Cram Session

Question 1

a colorless, volatile liquid derived by the oxidation of secondary propanol. Used primarily as solvent in embalming fluids; flammable; moderately toxic; tolerance 1000 ppm in air

Answer 1

acetone

Question 2

colorless liquids produced by oxidation of saturated hydrocarbons; flammable; used as solvent in embalming fluids

Answer 2

alcohols

Question 3

most toxic alcohol; can cause blindness if ingested

Answer 3

Methanol

Question 4

dark red-brown powder used as internal cosmetic dye in embalming fluids; toxic if ingested in sufficient quantity

Answer 4

Amaranth

Question 5

white crystal solid used as herbicide; carcinogen to humans

Answer 5

Amitrole

Question 6

colorless gas with pungent odor; can be used as solvent for other substances; inhalation can cause edema of respiratory tract

Answer 6

Ammonia

Question 7

ketone derived from wood of Camphor tree; flammable; moderately toxic; tolerance about 2 mg per cubic meter of air

Answer 7

Camphor

Question 8

derivative of coal tar; primarily a disinfectant in embalming fluids; irritating to skin and mucous membranes; moderate to highly toxic if inhaled or ingested

Answer 8

Cresol

Question 9

light brown powder; fungicidal/bacteriocidal; moderately toxic

Answer 9

Dichlorophene

Question 10

colorless liquid or anhydrous crystal derived from ethylene oxide and ammonia; solvent for other substances; slightly toxic

Answer 10

Diethanol Amine

Question 11

colorless hygroscopic oily liquid used as solvent; moderately toxic

Answer 11

Diethylformamide

Question 12

clear, volatile, flammable liquid; fruitlike odor; renal/hepatic failure if inhaled in large amounts

Answer 12

Ethyl Acetate

Question 13

colorless crystal; soluble in water; water conditioning sequestering agent; buffer agent; anticoagulant

Answer 13

E.D.T.A.

Question 14

water soluble colorless gas with pungent odor; preservative in most embalming fluids; eye and respiratory irritant; highly toxic

Answer 14

Formaldehyde

Question 15

colorless liquid with pungent, irritating odor; solvent; highly toxic if inhaled or ingested

Answer 15

Formic Acid

Question 16

non-flammable liquid; preservative or supplementary germicide; irritant; moderately toxic

Answer 16

Glutaraldehyde

Question 17

clear, colorless, syrupy liquid; humectant in embalming fluids; lethal if ingested

Answer 17

Glycol

Question 18

family of liquids and solids, including laundry bleach; irritating to skin and mucous membranes; toxic if inhaled or ingested

Answer 18

Hypochlorite

Question 19

liquid petroleum product used in organic synthesis of other products; highly flammable and explosive

Answer 19

Isobutane

Question 20

colorless liquid; solvent for other ketone substances; highly explosive

Answer 20

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Question 21

family of petroleum solvents; flammable

Answer 21

Mineral Spirits

Question 22

cotton-like solid; colloid; highly flammable

Answer 22

Nitrocellulose

Question 23

colorless liquid; pleasant odor; insecticide; irritating to eyes and mucous membranes of respiratory tract

Answer 23

Orthodichlorobenzene

Question 24

colorless crystal solid; stripping agent; highly toxic if inhaled or ingested

Answer 24

Oxalic Acid

Question 25

white crystal solid; mold-preventative agent in caskets; eye irritant

Answer 25

Paradichlorobenzene

Question 26

colorless liquid; solvent of other substances; explosive; toxic if ingested and can cause skin irritations

Answer 26

Toluene