Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Chemicals - hazardous classification

Chemicals can be classified in one or more of the following:

* Very toxic
* Toxic
* Harmful
* Corrosive
* Irritant
* Sensitising
* Carcinogenic
* Mutagenic
* Toxic for reproduction

Material Safety Data Sheets should be available for all hazardous chemicals being used or produced. As well as the classification, the sheets should include

* Chemical and physical properties
* Precautions for use
* First aid
* Fire fighting

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