Difference between revisions of "Irritant"
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[[File:IrritantSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The symbol for [[irritant]] [[chemical]]s.]] | [[File:IrritantSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The symbol for [[irritant]] [[chemical]]s.]] | ||
| − | An [[irritant]] is a substance that can cause itching and pain to the [[skin]], [[eyes]] or [[lung]]s. | + | An [[irritant]] is a [[substance]] that can cause itching and pain to the [[skin]], [[eyes]] or [[lung]]s. |
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| + | ===About Irritant Chemicals=== | ||
| + | : [[Irritant]]s can cause a rash if they get on the [[skin]] without immediately being washed off. | ||
| + | : Some [[irritant]]s are a [[gas]] and may cause '''irritation''' to the [[lung]]s. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | An [[irritant]] is a [[substance]] that can cause itching and pain to the [[skin]], [[eyes]] or [[lung]]s. | ||
===About Irritant Chemicals=== | ===About Irritant Chemicals=== | ||
: [[Irritant]]s can cause a rash if they get on the [[skin]] without immediately being washed off. | : [[Irritant]]s can cause a rash if they get on the [[skin]] without immediately being washed off. | ||
: Some [[irritant]]s are a [[gas]] and may cause '''irritation''' to the [[lung]]s. | : Some [[irritant]]s are a [[gas]] and may cause '''irritation''' to the [[lung]]s. | ||
Revision as of 09:37, 31 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An irritant is a substance that can cause itching and pain to the skin, eyes or lungs.
About Irritant Chemicals
- Irritants can cause a rash if they get on the skin without immediately being washed off.
- Some irritants are a gas and may cause irritation to the lungs.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An irritant is a substance that can cause itching and pain to the skin, eyes or lungs.