Chirality

Acute Hazards

Lead to an immediate reaction

Chronic Toxicity

Long-term exposure leads to potential problems (carcinogens)

Flammable

Substances that can easily catch fire with low flash point

Corrosive

Oxidizer, strong acids, bases, cause chemical burns

Lachrymator

Substance that causes tears

Carcinogen

Substance that causes cancer (Benzene)

Teratogen

Substance that causes birth defects (Phenol)

Reactive

Substances that explode (Like Na metal)

Toxicity LD50

The dose required to kill 50% of mice, rats, etc.

Red on National Fire Protection Association Hazard Diamond

Fire Hazard

Blue on National Fire Protection Association Hazard Diamond

Health Hazard

Yellow on National Fire Protection Association Hazard Diamond

Reactivity Hazard

White on National Fire Protection Association Hazard Diamond

Specific Hazard