Flashcards in Lesson 1-5 Deck (40)
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autoclave
equipment that uses pressurized steam for sterilization
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carcinogen
substance with potential to produce cancer in animals or humans
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caustic
chemical substance having the ability to burn or destroy tissue - KOH, NaOH , H2SO4
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chemical hygiene plan
safety plan detailing use and storage of chemicals
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fume hood
a device that draws contaminated air out of an area and either cleanses or recirculates it
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msds and whats on it
material safety data sheet - an information sheet that that must be supplier by manufacturers of chemicals and hazardous materials. Reactivity , product identification, physical characteristics, health hazards
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mutagen
substance or agent such as radiation , chemicals or virus that causes a change in a gene that can be passed onto offspring
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NIOSH
national institute for occupational safety and health - institute responsible for safety research and making recommendations for preventing work related injuries
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OSH act
congressional act created to help reduce workplace injuries
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OSHA
Federal agency that creates workplace safety regulations
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radioisotope
unstable form of an element that emits radiation
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teratogen
substance or agent capable of causing birth defects by direct harm to a fetus or embryo
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NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
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Colors and meaning on chemical label
blue - health hazard/ toxicity
red - fire hazard / flammable
yellow - reactive or unstable - oxidizer
white - reactivity with water
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Number system and meaning as per NFPA
0-no unusual hazard 4 - highest hazard level
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safety risk by number for white
avoid use of water
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incompatible with acetic acid
OH
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incompatible with acetone
sulfuric or nitric acids
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incompatible with flammable liquids
chromic acid, HO, nitric acid
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incompatible with NA azide
copper in plumbing drains
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What is GHS
(Globally Harmonized System) -An International System for:All chemical substances and mixtures, Allows continuous improvement for chemical hazard communication
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Flame pictogram- symbolizing danger.
Presence of a flammability hazard.
Flammable Gases, Liquids , Solids and Aerosols
Pyrophoric Gases, Liquids , Solids
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Flame over circle pictogram
Presence of an oxidizing hazard
Oxidizing Gases, Liquids , Solids
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gas cylinder pictogram
warn of gases under pressure
Compressed gas, Liquefied gas,
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corrosion pictogram
warn about the presence of a corrosive hazard
Corrosive to metals
Skin corrosion
Serious eye damage
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exploding bomb pictogram
warn about the presence of an explosion hazard
Self-reactive substances and mixtures
Organic peroxides
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skull and crossbones pictogram
warn about the presence of an acute toxicity hazard
Oral
Dermal
Inhalation
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health hazard pictogram
presence of health hazards
Respiratory sensitizer
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
Specific Target Organ Toxicity
Aspiration hazard
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exclamation mark pictogram
warn about the presence of health hazards
Acute toxicity - Oral, Dermal, Inhalation
Skin irritation
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