Carcinogen
a substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue
Volatile
easily evaporated at normal temperatures
Odor threshold (4)
the lowest concentration of a certain odorcompound that is perceivable by the human sense of smell. The threshold of a chemical compound is determined in part by its shape, polarity, partial charges, and molecular mass
Irritant
a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body
Caustic
able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
Reactivity
the relative capacity of an atom, molecule, or radical to undergo a chemical reaction with another atom, molecule, or compound
Corrosive
A substance that will destroy and damage other substances with which it comes into contact. It may attack a great variety of materials, including metals and various organic compounds, but people are mostly concerned with its effects on living tissue: it c
Exposure limits
a legal limit in the United States for exposure of an employee to a chemical substance or physical agent such as loud noise. ... For chemicals, the chemical regulation is usually expressed in parts per million (ppm)
Acute effects
Adverse effect (due to exposure to a harmful substance) on animals or humans, whereby severe symptoms develop rapidly and lead quickly to a health crisis. These symptoms often subside when the exposure stops
Chronic effects
an adverse health effect resulting from long-term exposure to a substance. The effects could be a skin rash, bronchitis, cancer or any other medical condition
Route of entry
Means by which a substance gains access into an organism's body, such as through mouth (ingestion), lungs (inhalation), or contact (absorption)
Explosive
A chemical or compound that causes a sudden, almost instantaneous release of pressure, gas, heat and light when subjected to sudden shock, pressure, high temperature or applied potential
Combustible
a measure of how easily a substance will set on fire, through fire or combustion.
Incompatible Chemicals
give an undesired chemical reaction when mixed. This usually refers to substances that will react to cause an imminent threat to health and safety through an explosion, fire, and/or formation of toxic materials
Asphyxiant
An agent that prevents the delivery of oxygen from the bloodstream to cells, or that disables the biochemistry of cellular respiration even in the presence of adequate oxygen levels in the blood. Chemical asphyxiants include agents such as carbon monoxide