IUPAC + WHMIS

IUPAC meaning

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry

IUPAC role in chemistry

• glossaries for specific chemical disciplines

• definitions relating to a group of properties

• nomenclature

• terminology, symbols, units

• classification and term use

• conventions/standards for presenting data

IUPAC role

international system of units within chemical sciences

why common language is needed in chemical sciences

scientific communication around the world is agreed upon

WHMIS meaning

workplace hazard materials information system

Gas cylinder

gasses under pressure

gas cylinder safe handling procedure

ensure container is always secured

Flame

• flammable

• pyrophoric

• self-heating in water

• emits flammable gasses

• self-reactive

• organic peroxide

flame safe handling procedure

store in properly designated area

Flame over circle

oxidizer

flame over circle safe handling procedure

store away from combustibles in cool and well-ventilated area

Exclamation mark

• skin/eye irritant

• skin sensitizer

• acute toxicity (harmful)

• narcotic effects

• hazardous to ozone layer

exclamation mark safe handling procedure

• avoid breathing dust/vapours

• avoid contact with skin/eye

Corrosion

• corrosive to metals

• serious eye damage

• severe skin burns

corrosion safe handling procedure

• proper storage containers

• proper non venting closures (safe cabinet)

Health hazard

• carcinogenicity

• germ cell mutagenicity

• reproductive toxicity

• respiratory sensitization

• specific target organ toxicity

• aspiration hazard

health hazard safe handling procedure

work in well ventilation

Biohazard infectious

biohazardous infectious materials

biohazard infectious safe handling procedure

follow lab practices and procedures

exploding bomb

• self-reactive (severe)

• organic peroxide (severe)

• explosive

exploding bomb safe handling procedure

• handle with care

• avoid vibration, shocks, sudden temperature changes

Skull and crossbones

acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)

skull and crossbones safe handling procedure

• avoid breathing fumes/vapours

• avoid skin contact

Environment

aquatic toxicity

environment safe handling procedure

use according to directions