Difference between revisions of "Irritant"
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A substance that irritates the [[skin]] and [[eyes]]. | A substance that irritates the [[skin]] and [[eyes]]. | ||
| + | ==Key Stage 3== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | [[File:ToxicSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The symbol for [[Toxic]] [[chemical]]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. | ||
