Laboratory Safety and Chemical Handling

2.

Chemical Hazard Identification and Communication

2.1.

Hazard Classification Systems

2.1.1.

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling

2.1.1.1.

Physical Hazards

2.1.1.1.1.

2.1.1.1.2.

Flammable Gases

2.1.1.1.3.

Flammable Liquids

2.1.1.1.4.

Flammable Solids

2.1.1.1.5.

Self-Reactive Substances

2.1.1.1.6.

Pyrophoric Liquids

2.1.1.1.7.

Pyrophoric Solids

2.1.1.1.8.

Self-Heating Substances

2.1.1.1.9.

Water-Reactive Substances

2.1.1.1.10.

Oxidizing Liquids

2.1.1.1.11.

Oxidizing Solids

2.1.1.1.12.

Organic Peroxides

2.1.1.1.13.

Corrosive to Metals

2.1.1.1.14.

Gases Under Pressure

2.1.1.2.

2.1.1.2.1.

2.1.1.2.2.

2.1.1.2.3.

Serious Eye Damage

2.1.1.2.4.

Respiratory Sensitization

2.1.1.2.5.

Skin Sensitization

2.1.1.2.6.

Germ Cell Mutagenicity

2.1.1.2.7.

Carcinogenicity

2.1.1.2.8.

Reproductive Toxicity

2.1.1.2.9.

Target Organ Toxicity

2.1.1.2.10.

Aspiration Hazard

2.1.1.3.

Environmental Hazards

2.1.1.3.1.

Hazardous to Aquatic Environment

2.1.1.3.2.

Hazardous to Ozone Layer

2.1.2.

GHS Label Elements

2.1.2.1.

Product Identifier

2.1.2.2.

2.1.2.3.

Hazard Pictograms

2.1.2.4.

Hazard Statements

2.1.2.5.

Precautionary Statements

2.1.2.6.

Supplier Information

2.1.3.

NFPA 704 Diamond System

2.1.3.1.

Health Hazard Rating Scale

2.1.3.2.

Fire Hazard Rating Scale

2.1.3.3.

Reactivity Hazard Rating Scale

2.1.3.4.

Special Hazard Symbols

2.2.

Safety Data Sheets

2.2.1.

SDS Accessibility and Management

2.2.1.1.

Legal Requirements for Availability

2.2.1.2.

Electronic and Physical Access

2.2.1.3.

SDS Update Procedures

2.2.1.4.

Language Requirements

2.2.2.

SDS Section Analysis

2.2.2.1.

Product and Company Identification

2.2.2.2.

Hazards Identification

2.2.2.3.

Composition and Ingredient Information

2.2.2.4.

First Aid Measures

2.2.2.5.

Fire-Fighting Measures

2.2.2.6.

Accidental Release Measures

2.2.2.7.

Handling and Storage

2.2.2.8.

Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

2.2.2.9.

Physical and Chemical Properties

2.2.2.10.

Stability and Reactivity

2.2.2.11.

Toxicological Information

2.2.2.12.

Ecological Information

2.2.2.13.

Disposal Considerations

2.2.2.14.

Transport Information

2.2.2.15.

Regulatory Information

2.2.2.16.

Other Information

2.2.3.

Using SDS for Risk Assessment

2.2.3.1.

Extracting Critical Safety Information

2.2.3.2.

Identifying Incompatibilities

2.2.3.3.

Determining PPE Requirements

2.2.3.4.

Emergency Response Planning

2.3.

Chemical Hazard Categories

2.3.1.

Acute Health Hazards

2.3.1.1.

Immediate Toxic Effects

2.3.1.2.

Corrosive Damage

2.3.1.3.

Irritation and Sensitization

2.3.1.4.

Asphyxiation Hazards

2.3.2.

Chronic Health Hazards

2.3.2.1.

Carcinogenic Effects

2.3.2.2.

Mutagenic Effects

2.3.2.3.

Reproductive Toxicity

2.3.2.4.

Target Organ Damage

2.3.3.

Physical Hazards

2.3.3.1.

Fire and Explosion Risks

2.3.3.2.

Pressure Hazards

2.3.3.3.

Reactivity Hazards

2.3.3.4.

Instability Hazards

2.3.4.

Environmental Hazards

2.3.4.1.

Aquatic Toxicity

2.3.4.2.

Bioaccumulation Potential

2.3.4.3.

Persistence in Environment

2.3.4.4.

Ozone Depletion Potential

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