Potentially Hazardous Chemicals

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Poison

Question 2

A poisonous substance of plant or animal origin

Answer 2

Toxins

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Lethal Dose

Question 4

A colorless, volatile liquid derived by the oxidation of secondary propanol. Used primarily as a solvent in embalming fluids
Flammable and moderately toxic
Tolerance is placed at 1000 ppm in the air

Answer 4

Acetone

Question 5

These colorless liquids are produced by the oxidation of saturated hydrocarbons.
Flammable and used as the solvent vehicle in embalming fluids

Answer 5

Alcohol

Question 6

The most toxic alcohol which causes blindness if ingested

Answer 6

Methanol

Question 7

A dark red-brown powder used as an internal cosmetic dye in embalming fluids. Toxic if ingested in sufficient quantity

Answer 7

Amaranth

Question 8

A white crystal solid substance used as an herbicide. Considered to be a carcinogen to humans

Answer 8

Amitrole

Question 9

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 9

Ammonia

Question 10

A ketone derived from the wood of the Camphor tree. Flammable and moderately toxic. Tolerance is about 2 mg per cubic meter of air

Answer 10

Camphor

Question 11

A derivative of coal tar. Used primarily as a disinfectant. Irritating to skin and mucous membranes. Moderate to highly toxic if inhaled or ingested

Answer 11

Cresol

Question 12

Light brown powder. Fungicidal and bacteriocidal. Moderately toxic.

Answer 12

Dichlorophene

Question 13

Colorless liquid or anhydrous crystal. Derived from ethylene oxide and ammonia. Used as a solvent for other substances. Slightly toxic

Answer 13

Diethanol Amine

Question 14

Colorless hygroscopic oily liquid substance used as a solvent. Moderately toxic

Answer 14

Diethylformamide

Question 15

A clear, volatile flammable liquid with a fruitlike odor. Inhaled in large amount it can cause renal and hepatic failure

Answer 15

Ethyl Acetate

Question 16

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

Answer 16

EDTA

Question 17

Water soluble colorless gas with pungent odor used as the preservative in most embalming fluids. Causes eye and respiratory irritation. Highly Toxic

Answer 17

Formaldehyde

Question 18

A colorless liquid with a pungent, irritating odor which is used as a solvent. Highly toxic if inhaled or ingested

Answer 18

Formic Acid

Question 19

Non-flammable liquid used as a preservative or a supplementary germicide. Irritant and considered to be moderately toxic

Answer 19

Glutaraldehyde

Question 20

Clear, colorless, syrupy liquid used as a humectant in embalming fluids. Lethal if ingested

Answer 20

Glycol

Question 21

Family of liquids and solids including laundry bleach. Can be irritating to skin and mucous membranes and toxic if inhaled or ingested

Answer 21

Hypochlorite

Question 22

Liquid petroleum product used in the organic synthesis of other products. Highly flammable and explosive

Answer 22

Isobutane

Question 23

A colorless liquid used as a solvent for other ketone substance. Highly explosive

Answer 23

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Question 24

A family of petroleum solvents. Flammable products

Answer 24

Mineral Spirits

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Nitrocellulose

Question 26

A colorless liquid with a pleasant odor used as an insecticide. Irritating to eyes and mucous membranes of respiratory tract

Answer 26

Orthodichlorobenzene

Question 27

Colorless crystal solid used as a stripping agent. Highly toxic if inhaled or ingested

Answer 27

Oxalic Acid

Question 28

White crystal solid. Used as mold preventative agent in caskets. Irritating to eyes

Answer 28

Paradichlorobenzene

Question 29

Solid polymer of formaldehyde. Used as the primary preservative in hardening compounds and embalming powders. Highly toxic if ingested and irritating to eyes

Answer 29

Paraformaldehyde

Question 30

Colorless liquid as a solvent of other substances. Explosive. Toxic if ingested. Can cause skin irritations

Answer 30

Toluene