SDS

What is indicated by the number 3 in the BLUE section of the NFPA diamond?

A potentially dangerous health hazard that can be associated with the chemical with continued exposure

When should you first refer to a chemical's label?

Before moving or opening the chemical

Materials such as strong acids and bases are classified as:

Chemical irritants

Chemicals such as sodium hydroxide and sulfuric acid should be labeled:

Corrosive

Isopropyl alcohol is considered (a)

Flammable

What section of the SDS would provide information about whether a chemical is carcinogenic?

Health hazard data

Which section of the SDS would provide information on chemical hazards that might affect your health:

Health hazard data

What information can you find on the label affixed to the primary container of a hazardous chemical?

Manufacturer's name and contact information

The agency of the Federal Government responsible for the development of the workplace safety guidelines is:

OSHA

What is the first thing you would do before you handle or open a chemical container:

Read the label

A spill of a chemical listed as a potential carcinogen has occurred in the laboratory. What document should the laboratory personnel use to find information on how to handle the spill?

Safety Manual

What is the threshold limit value?

The maximum level of a chemical to which a worker can be exposed without causing adverse health effects.

What is the MOST environmentally acceptable method for disposal of most chemical waste products?

The method listed in the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

What is the maximum concentration of a chemical allowable for repeated exposure without producing adverse health effects called?

Threshold limit value

In what section of the safety data sheet (SDS) manual would you find information on which chemical might affect your health

Toxicological information section

In which section of the safety data sheet (SDS) would you find information about whether a specific chemical is a carcinogen?

Toxocological information section

In the clinical laboratory, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) shall be maintained and be available to employees in the:

Workplace area