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Health Hazards


All chemicals we use can potentially cause harm to our health so its very important that we understand what that hazards are and how to prevent exposure. There are four main classes of health hazard namely corrosive, toxic, harmful and irritant. These are then sub-divided into different categories depending on the degree of danger and assigned specific hazard statements

CorrosiveGHS05-Corrosive

Corrosive material which may cause skin burns and permanent eye damage.

  • Avoid contact with skin and eyes

  • Do not breathe vapours or sprays

  • Wear protective clothing

Toxic

GHS06- toxic 2

Toxic material which may cause life threatening effects even in small amounts and with short exposure.

  • Do not swallow the material, allow it to come into contact with skin or breathe it

HarmfulGHS08-siluho

May cause serious and prolonged health effects on short or long term exposure.

  • Do not swallow the material, allow it to come into contact with skin or breathe it

IrritationGHS07-

May cause irritation (redness, rash) or less serious toxicity.

  • Keep away from skin and eyes

  • Avoid release to the environment

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