Hazardous Materials - Hazardous materials are chemicals identified by OSHA and EPA as a chemical that causes acute or chronic health effects in exposed employees. The term health hazard includes chemicals which are carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, agents that act on the hematopoietic system and agents which damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes. Flammable Liquids - Liquids which are easily ignitable and possess a flash point below 100 F, and solids that are liable to cause fire through friction, heat retention or which ignite readily and burn vigorously.
Organic peroxides are unstable and contain both oxygen and fuel within the same molecule.
They may react with themselves or decompose producing a violent reaction. Corrosive Chemicals - Any liquid or solid that can cause visible destruction of human tissue, or a liquid that has a severe corrosive rate on steel. This includes acids and bases. Water Reactive - A chemical that reacts with water to produce a gas that is either flammable or that is a health hazard. Poisons - A chemical which has the potential to present a hazard to health or is dangerous to life.