Uses and Limitations of Product Labeling for Public Safety

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to product labeling for public safety.

Product labeling serves as the main method of communication between a manufacturer and the user, providing essential information about the product.

Purpose of Product Labeling

Numbers assigned to each chemical substance by the Chemical Abstracts Service to enable easy identification.

Chemical Abstracting Service (CAS) numbers

The ability of a substance to cause harmful effects shortly after exposure.

Acute Toxicity

A word on product labels that indicates the level of hazard associated with the product, such as 'Danger', 'Warning', or 'Caution'.

Signal Word

A law that regulates labeling and packaging of hazardous substances to ensure public safety.

Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA)

Statements that must appear on pesticide product labels to ensure safe use and prevent adverse effects.

Mandatory Statements

Voluntary statements that offer additional guidance on the use of a product but do not conflict with mandatory statements.

Advisory Statements

A property of a substance indicating that it can easily ignite and catch fire.

Flammable

A document that contains detailed information about a product's hazards, handling, and safety precautions.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Substances that can cause negative effects on health, particularly when ingested or absorbed.

Toxicants

Actions taken to remove a product from the market due to potential safety risks.

Recalls

The process by which the EPA assesses and approves pesticides for use, ensuring they meet safety standards.

Pesticide Registration

Substances in a pesticide formulation that are not active in controlling pests but are included for stability or usability.

Inert Ingredients

U.S. agency responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products.

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Clothing and equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

U.S. agency that governs workplace health and safety regulations, including labeling requirements.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Medications that can be purchased without a prescription and are commonly used for self-treatment.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs

Potential negative effects on health resulting from exposure to hazardous substances.

Health Risks

Requirements for listing both active and inert ingredients in product formulations, especially for pesticides.

Ingredient Labeling