This reaction may be spontaneous at either room temperature or may occur with slight heating. Thus, oxidizing liquids and solids can be severe fire and explosion hazards. Bromine and fluorine are also oxidizers. For more information about oxidizing materials and how to work with them safely, please see the OSH Answers section on Oxidizing Liquids and Solids . Pool chemicals can also be corrosive.
Corrosives are materials that can attack and chemically destroy body tissues on contact.
Corrosives can also damage or destroy metal. The effects on tissues and metals depends on what the corrosive agent is and how concentrated it is. They can begin to cause damage as soon as they touch the skin, eyes, respiratory tract, digestive tract, or the metal. MSDSs or product labels should be consulted for the specific effects on tissues or metals and for procedures to follow in cases of spills or splashes. For more information about how to work safely with corrosive chemicals or materials, please see the Corrosive Materials section.