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Safety Test ReviewGHS
PICTOGRAMS
(Global Harmonization System)GHS pictogram labels are used to depict the recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects caused by exposure to hazardous products. GHS labeling requirements have been developed to include signal words like DANGER or WARNING, pictograms, hazard and precautionary statements.
Mutagenicitythe capacity to induce
mutations is a health Hazard.A mutation is a permanent change
in the sequence of DNA. Environmental factors such as
sunlight, radiation, and smoking can cause mutations.
Carcinogen Cancer Causing
Agent
Ex: Cigarette Smoke contains known
carcinogens
Corrosive
Causing damage to metal or other materials, including human tissue, through a chemical process.
Oxidizer
Substance that increases the burning of fuels (combustibles and flammables) by increasing the oxygen levels available to the fuels. Examples are concentrated nitric acid, sodium hypochlorite (bleach), oxygen, concentrated sulfuric acid, concentrated hydrogen peroxide
Irritant
Flammable
Enviromental Hazard
Gases Under Pressure
Corrosive
Oxidizer
Explosive
ACUTE TOXICITY
Health Hazard