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What does the FLAMMABLE symbol indicate?
What does the FLAMMABLE symbol indicate?
- The chemical can explode
- The chemical is toxic
- The chemical is corrosive
- The chemical easily catches fire (correct)
The CORROSIVE symbol indicates chemicals that are harmless to skin.
The CORROSIVE symbol indicates chemicals that are harmless to skin.
False (B)
Provide an example of a substance represented by the TOXIC/POISONOUS symbol.
Provide an example of a substance represented by the TOXIC/POISONOUS symbol.
Cyanide
The ______ symbol indicates chemicals that can cause significant harm to the environment.
The ______ symbol indicates chemicals that can cause significant harm to the environment.
Match the following safety symbols with their descriptions:
Match the following safety symbols with their descriptions:
What type of chemical does the BIOHAZARD symbol represent?
What type of chemical does the BIOHAZARD symbol represent?
The RADIOACTIVE symbol indicates substances that are safe for human exposure.
The RADIOACTIVE symbol indicates substances that are safe for human exposure.
What type of effects can a HARMFUL OR IRRITANT chemical have on the body?
What type of effects can a HARMFUL OR IRRITANT chemical have on the body?
Flashcards
Flammable Chemical
Flammable Chemical
Chemicals that easily catch fire at room temperature.
Explosive Chemical
Explosive Chemical
Chemicals that shatter easily when exposed to heat, pressure, or shaking.
Corrosive Chemical
Corrosive Chemical
Chemicals that severely damage living tissue (like skin) or non-living surfaces.
Harmful/Irritant Chemical
Harmful/Irritant Chemical
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Toxic/Poisonous Chemical
Toxic/Poisonous Chemical
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Biohazard
Biohazard
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Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
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Radioactive Chemical
Radioactive Chemical
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Study Notes
Lab Safety Symbols
- Lab safety symbols are used to communicate potential hazards and necessary precautions in a lab setting.
- The symbols are internationally recognized.
Flammable
- Chemicals with this symbol easily catch fire at room temperature.
- Give examples of flammable chemicals.
Explosive
- Chemicals with this symbol shatter easily when exposed to heat or pressure.
- Provide examples.
Corrosive
- Chemicals with this symbol severely damage living or non-living tissue.
- Give an example of a corrosive chemical.
Harmful or Irritant
- Non-toxic chemicals that can cause skin, nose, or eye irritation.
- Give example chemicals.
Toxic/Poisonous
- Chemicals with this symbol may cause death if swallowed or inhaled.
- Give example chemicals.
Biohazard
- This symbol indicates biological substances dangerous to living organisms, primarily humans.
- Example: infectious bacteria or viruses.
Environmental Hazard
- Chemicals with this symbol harm the environment.
- Example: pollutants that harm water bodies.
Radioactive
- This symbol represents powerful and dangerous emitted energy.
- Example: radioactive isotopes used in labs.
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