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: 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 · What are the stability and reactivity hazards of phosphoric acid? Back to top. Chemical Stability: Normally stable. Conditions to Avoid: Heat. Incompatible Materials: Reacts violently with: strong bases (e.g., sodium hydroxide). Increased risk of fire and explosion on contact with: strong oxidizing agents (e.g., perchloric acid).
Formaldehyde Solutions - Canadian Centre for Occupational …
According to the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), formaldehyde can be classified as: Flammable gases - Category 1. Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 2. Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2. Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2. Carcinogenicity - Category 1A.
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: Ethylene Oxide - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health …
May 10, 2024 · Eye/Face Protection: Wear chemical safety goggles. A face shield (with safety goggles) may also be necessary. Skin Protection: Wear chemical protective clothing e.g. gloves, aprons, boots. In some operations: wear a chemical protective, full-body encapsulating suit and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) - Canadian Centre for ...
Mar 11, 2022 · For example, both hydrochloric acid (UN1789) and sodium hydroxide (UN1823 for solids and UN1824 for solutions) are dangerous goods with an assigned TDG Class 8 in Schedule 1 of the TDG Regulations. Although hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide are assigned to the same TDG class, they are NOT compatible.
The Young Workers Zone : Teaching Tools : Chemical Hazards: …
Feb 6, 2018 · Material that is a skin or eye irritant should have this symbol. These materials cause or speed up a fire or explosion. Answers: 1.D1 2.D2 3.B 4.E 5.D2 6.A 7.F 8.D3 9.B 10.D2 11.C 12.A 13.E 14.D2 15.C. Get the information and tools you need in order to venture into the work world on a safe footing.
CCOHS: Garages - Vehicle Maintenance
Please see the OSH Answers Garages - Work Practices for general safety tips. Never attempt repairs or maintenance for tasks for which you do not have the appropriate training. Read, understand, and follow the instructions and recommendations described in the operating and maintenance manuals for the products, tools, and equipment you use.