Westpoort VCA Eindtermen Basis, VOL, VIL VCU Engels

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Toxic, very poisonous

Harmful Irritating

Corrosive or corrosive

Carcinogenic

Environmentally hazardous

Sensitizing

Definition Substances that pose a risk to health and/or the environment Hazards, examples and pictograms: Hazards, examples and icons - Explosive substances explode easily, even without the action of oxygen, at a certain temperature, in contact with other substances, upon shock or friction, e.g. ammunition, TNT, gunpowder - Very light and highly flammable substances catch fire very easily, even at normal ambient temperatures (21°C), e.g. petrol, acetone, white spirit - Oxidizing or fire-promoting substances substances and promote combustion, e.g. oxygen water/hydrogen peroxide, ozone, oxygen - Very toxic and toxic substances pose a significant risk of serious symptoms when inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin, e.g. carbon monoxide, H2S, methanol, benzene - Harmful substances cause milder symptoms than toxic substances when inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin, e.g. paint, varnish, wood protection products - Corrosive substances attack skin, eyes, lungs and mucous membranes on contact, e.g. acids and bases - Irritant substances have a more limited effect than caustic products, they can cause inflammation on contact with the skin, eyes, lungs and mucous membranes, e.g. dilute or weak acids and bases, many solvents, polyester mastic. release oxygen and therefore react violently with other (flammable)

Hazard pictograms (in accordance with GHS directive) - (EX) Explosive / explosive substances - (IN) Highly flammable and extremely flammable substances - (CB) Oxidizing substances - (TO) Toxic and highly toxic substances - (DA) Harmful and irritating substances - (CR) Corrosive/corrosive substances - (EN) Environmentally hazardous substances - (MU) Long-term health hazard - (GZ) Gases under pressure Meaning of hazards and safety advice (phrases) on new labels Meaning (danger phrases) The dangers (or risks) that a substance/product may entail Meaning (safety recommendations) The safety measures to be taken to prevent risks when working with the product Classification and harmful effects of hazardous substances Categories - Explosive - Oxidizing - Extremely flammable, highly flammable, flammable

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