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Kinds of risks associated with the handling of the material..
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{
"code": "AGG",
"display": "aggressive",
"definition": "A danger that can be associated with certain living subjects, including humans."
},
{
"code": "BIO",
"display": "Biological",
"definition": "The dangers associated with normal biological materials. I.e. potential risk of unknown infections. Routine biological materials from living subjects."
},
{
"code": "COR",
"display": "Corrosive",
"definition": "Material is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact."
},
{
"code": "ESC",
"display": "Escape Risk",
"definition": "The entity is at risk for escaping from containment or control."
},
{
"code": "IFL",
"display": "inflammable",
"definition": "Material is highly inflammable and in certain mixtures (with air) may lead to explosions. Keep away from fire, sparks and excessive heat.",
"concept": [
{
"code": "EXP",
"display": "explosive",
"definition": "Material is an explosive mixture. Keep away from fire, sparks, and heat."
}
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{
"code": "INF",
"display": "infectious",
"definition": "Material known to be infectious with human pathogenic microorganisms. Those who handle this material must take precautions for their protection.",
"concept": [
{
"code": "BHZ",
"display": "biohazard",
"definition": "Material contains microorganisms that is an environmental hazard. Must be handled with special care."
}
]
},
{
"code": "INJ",
"display": "injury hazard",
"definition": "Material is solid and sharp (e.g., cannulas). Dispose in hard container."
},
{
"code": "POI",
"display": "poison",
"definition": "Material is poisonous to humans and/or animals. Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts."
},
{
"code": "RAD",
"display": "radioactive",
"definition": "Material is a source for ionizing radiation and must be handled with special care to avoid injury of those who handle it and to avoid environmental hazards."
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Usage note: every effort has been made to ensure that the examples are correct and useful, but they are not a normative part of the specification.