Hazardous chemicals are substances that can cause adverse health effects such as poisoning, breathing problems, skin rashes, allergic reactions, allergic sensitisation, cancer, and other health problems from exposure.
Many hazardous chemicals are also classified as dangerous goods. These can cause fires, explosions, corrosion, and hazardous reactions if not handled safely.
Examples of hazardous chemicals include:
paints
drugs
cosmetics
cleaning chemicals
degreasers
detergents
gas cylinders
refrigerant gases
pesticides
herbicides
diesel fuel
petrol
liquefied petroleum gas
welding fumes
asbestos
flammable liquids
gases
corrosives
chemically reactive or acutely (highly) toxic substances.
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Hazardous chemicals are substances that can cause adverse health effects such as poisoning, breathing problems, skin rashes, allergic reactions, allergic sensitisation, cancer, and other health problems from exposure.
Many hazardous chemicals are also classified as dangerous goods. These can cause fires, explosions, corrosion, and hazardous reactions if not handled safely.
Examples of hazardous chemicals include:
paints
drugs
cosmetics
cleaning chemicals
degreasers
detergents
gas cylinders
refrigerant gases
pesticides
herbicides
diesel fuel
petrol
liquefied petroleum gas
welding fumes
asbestos
flammable liquids
gases
corrosives
chemically reactive or acutely (highly) toxic substances.