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A poisonous or toxic material is one that has a specific biochemical reaction with some part of the body leading to organ damage or malfunction. A corrosive material merely destroys the flesh it comes in contact with.
While some corrosive materials may also be toxic, the two categories are usually considered to be separate.
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What is a hazardous compound?
A hazardous compound is a chemical substance that poses a risk to human health, the environment, or property. These compounds can be toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive, and can cause harm if not handled properly. Proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous compounds are important to minimize risks.
A substance that when released is capable of creating harm to peoplethe environment and property is the general term for an?
hazardous material
What are the potential effects of hazardous materials in various forms?
Damage to persons, property, or the environment.
What way is not a way that hazardous materials can be harmful to people property or the environment?
visual exposure
What is the term hazardous and non hazardous?
The term "hazardous" is used to refer to any material, condition, or situation that could cause injury, illness, environmental damage, death, or property damage. The term "non-hazardous" is used to describe a material, condition or situation that is thought not to be able to cause injury, illness, environmental damage, death, or property damage.
What we call a hazardous substance?
A hazardous substance is any material that poses a threat to human health, property, or the environment. This can include chemicals, radioactive materials, biological agents, and physical hazards such as noise or heat. They require special handling and disposal to minimize risks.
What is a way that hazardous materials cannot be harmful to people property or the environment?
Corrosive: can destroy body tissue on contact Etiologic: living microscopic organisms like germs that can enter the body Thermal: caused by exposure to extreme temperatures either hot or cold Poisonous: materials that are toxic to humans if inhaled swallowed absorbed or enter through breaks in the skin
A substance solid liquid or gas that when released is capable of creating harm to people the environment and property is the general term for an?
A Hazardous Material is waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment and generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics:CarcinogenicIgnitable (i.e., flammable)OxidantCorrosiveToxicRadioactiveExplosiveHazardous material
What would happen if hazardous materials were not handled correctly?
If hazardous materials are not properly handled, people can be hurt or killed, property could be damaged or destroyed, the environment could be degraded.
Is corrosive a physical property?
The Answer is simply that Corrosion is a Chemical property because it uses oxygen. !
What is true about hazardous waste?
When waste is able to cause significant harm to people, property or the environment, it is considered to be "hazardous waste" and is treated with greater care than regular old garbage.
What is the AFMAN 24-204 definition of hazardous materials?
The Air Force Interservice Manual 24-204 (AFMAN 24-204) definition of Hazardous Material is "A substance or material that is capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported and has been so designated by this manual."
