Sodium Hydroxide - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and …
May 10, 2024 · Ingestion: Can burn the lips, tongue, throat and stomach. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Can cause death. Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure: Conclusions cannot be drawn from the limited studies available. Can cause dry, red, cracked skin (dermatitis) following skin contact.
According to the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST),sodium hydroxide can be classified as: Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1. damage/eye irritation - Ca. s danger.The hazard statement is:Cause. severe skin burns and eye damage.Comment from CNESST: This product could be corrosive to ...
CCOHS: Chemical Profiles
The Chemical Profiles are based on information in CCOHS's CHEMINFO database. CHEMINFO contains around 700 comprehensive, fully referenced reviews on chemicals, their hazards, control measures, and other information, all arranged in the 16-heading format used in safety data sheets (SDSs). Records are written by occupational health and safety ...
CCOHS: Cleaning Products – Working Safely
Aug 14, 2024 · Another example is drain-cleaning products. Some products contain acids, such as sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid, while others contain bases, such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. Mixing drain cleaners can cause an explosive reaction and create hazardous gases, such as hydrogen sulphide (H 2 S) and chlorine gas.
Phosphoric Acid (Solutions) - Canadian Centre for Occupational …
May 10, 2024 · Eye Contact: Avoid direct contact. Wear chemical protective gloves if necessary. Immediately flush the contaminated eye (s) with gently flowing water for at least 30 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If a contact lens is present, DO NOT delay flushing or attempt to remove the lens.
CCOHS: Trichloroethylene
May 10, 2024 · Symptoms may include headaches, fatigue, memory loss, irritability, depression and reduced ability to think or reason. The nerves of the face and head (cranial nerves) may be affected by long-term exposure to trichloroethylene or chemicals formed when it decomposes. May cause hearing loss. May harm the liver.
CCOHS: Hazardous Waste Management
Feb 28, 2022 · a solution with a pH less than 6.0 or greater than 11.5. a solution consisting of two or more separate liquid layers. any liquid with a temperature greater than 60 degrees Celsius. acute hazardous waste chemicals. flammable or combustible liquids (i.e., those having a flash point under 93.3 Celsius) biomedical waste.
How to Work Safely with - Canadian Centre for Occupational …
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CCOHS: Storage Safety Cabinets for Hazardous Chemicals
Feb 15, 2023 · Generally, storage safety cabinets are used when: Segregation or separation distance of 6 metres (20 feet) or more cannot be accommodated for incompatible hazardous chemicals that need to be used daily. The amount of hazardous chemicals needed at a workplace is above the maximum allowed amount in the local fire code.
Bleach (Household chlorine) - Working Safely - Canadian Centre …
Feb 14, 2017 · Bleach is a chemical that is diluted and sold for household use. It is a mixture of water and the chemical sodium hypochlorite. For uses in the home and many workplaces, it is usually sold with concentrations of sodium hypochlorite present at a range from about 3 to 9 percent. Note that industrial uses can use concentrations of sodium ...