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| + | [[File:CorrosiveSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The symbol for [[corrosive]] [[chemical]]s.]] | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A [[corrosive]] substance is one which can break down other [[material]]s or damage the [[skin]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Corrosive Chemicals=== | ||
| + | : [[Corrosive]] [[chemical]]s can cause a rash if they get on the [[skin]] without immediately being washed off. | ||
| + | : Some [[corrosive]] [[chemical]]s are a [[gas]] and will damage the [[lung]]s if [[inhale]]d. | ||
| + | : [[Corrosive]] [[chemical]]s will damage some [[material]]s more than others. | ||
| + | : [[Acid]]s are [[corrosive]] to [[metal]]s but not usually [[ceramic]]s or [[glass]]. | ||
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| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *[[Safety Goggles]] - To reduce the chance of any getting in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *[[Safety Gloves]] - To reduce the chance of any getting on the [[skin]]. | ||
| + | *Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the [[skin]]. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
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A [[corrosive]] substance is one which can break down other [[material]]s or damage the [[skin]]. | A [[corrosive]] substance is one which can break down other [[material]]s or damage the [[skin]]. | ||
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: [[Corrosive]] [[chemical]]s will damage some [[material]]s more than others. | : [[Corrosive]] [[chemical]]s will damage some [[material]]s more than others. | ||
: [[Acid]]s are [[corrosive]] to [[metal]]s but not usually [[ceramic]]s or [[glass]]. | : [[Acid]]s are [[corrosive]] to [[metal]]s but not usually [[ceramic]]s or [[glass]]. | ||
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| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *[[Safety Goggles]] - To reduce the chance of any getting in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *[[Safety Gloves]] - To reduce the chance of any getting on the [[skin]]. | ||
| + | *Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the [[skin]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:59, 14 July 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A corrosive substance is one which can break down other materials or damage the skin.
About Corrosive Chemicals
- Corrosive chemicals can cause a rash if they get on the skin without immediately being washed off.
- Some corrosive chemicals are a gas and will damage the lungs if inhaled.
- Corrosive chemicals will damage some materials more than others.
- Acids are corrosive to metals but not usually ceramics or glass.
Precautions
- Safety Goggles - To reduce the chance of any getting in the eyes.
- Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the eyes.
- Safety Gloves - To reduce the chance of any getting on the skin.
- Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the skin.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A corrosive substance is one which can break down other materials or damage the skin.
About Corrosive Chemicals
- Corrosive chemicals can cause a rash if they get on the skin without immediately being washed off.
- Some corrosive chemicals are a gas and will damage the lungs if inhaled.
- Corrosive chemicals will damage some materials more than others.
- Acids are corrosive to metals but not usually ceramics or glass.
Precautions
- Safety Goggles - To reduce the chance of any getting in the eyes.
- Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the eyes.
- Safety Gloves - To reduce the chance of any getting on the skin.
- Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the skin.