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Hazard Descriptions
Types of Hazards Vocabulary: Class and Description
Term | Definition |
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Biohazard | can cause infection or disease in living organisms |
Corrosive | liquids that chemically wear away at solid materials |
explosive | materials that causes sudden release of pressure, gas, or heat when exposed to a change in pressure or temperature |
flammable | liquids that catch on fire when exposed to a spark, flame, or heat source |
flammable solid | materials that ignite in the presence of oxygen or when exposed to water or humidity |
gas | gases stored under pressure that are flammable, toxic, or explosive |
oxidizer | materials that react chemically to cause other materials to burn |
radioactive | materials that release nuclear energy that causes damage to living organisms |
toxic | materials that are poisonous if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through skin |