CLASSIFICATION OF CHEMICALS BASES HAZARDOUS NATURE
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Flammable Chemicals: These are types of chemicals that are Easily ignitable and can cause fires or
explosions.
Examples: Ethanol, Acetone, Benzene etc.
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Toxic Chemicals: These are types of chemicals that are Harmful or fatal if ingested,
inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.
Examples: Cyanide, Mercury, Arsenic.
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Corrosive Chemicals:These are types of chemicals that Can cause severe damage to living tissues and materials on contact.
Examples: Hydrochloric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sulfuric acid.
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Oxidizing Chemicals:These are types of chemicals that Can cause or enhance the combustion
of other materials.
Examples: Hydrogen peroxide, Potassium permanganate, Nitric acid.
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Explosive Chemicals:These are types of chemicals that Can detonate or explode under certain conditions.
Examples: TNT (Trinitrotoluene), Ammonium nitrate, Nitroglycerin.
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rritants:These are types of chemicals that can Cause inflammation and irritation to the skin, eyes, or respiratory system.
Examples: Ammonia, Formaldehyde, Chlorine gas.
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Carcinogenic Chemicals:These are types of chemicals that are Known to cause cancer in humans or
animals.
Examples: Asbestos, Benzene, Formaldehyde.
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Mutagenic Chemicals: These are types of chemicals that Can cause genetic mutations in
living organisms.
Examples: Ethidium bromide, Nitrous acid, Formaldehyde.
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Teratogenic Chemicals: Can cause birth defects and developmental malformations .
Examples: Thalidomide, Lead compounds, Alcohol.
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Sensitizing Chemicals: Can cause allergic reactions after repeated exposure.
Examples: Nickel compounds, Chromium compounds, Isocyanates.
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Radioactive Chemicals: Emit radiation that can cause damage to living tissues. Examples: Uranium, Plutonium, Radon.
