Title: Unit 7 Glossary
Course: BLD 167 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response > Section: BLD 167 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

Unit 7 Glossary

Terms

Term | Definitions
Corrosive | Any material capable of causing skin or other material destruction. Can be solids, liquids, mists, vapors or gaseous.
Dangers of Corrosives | Substances that cause blistering of the skin. Exposure is through liquid or vapor contact with any exposed tissue (eyes, skin, lungs). Symptoms: Red eyes, skin irritation, burning of skin, blister ...
pH | a value that represents the acidity or alkalinity of a water solution. Pure water has a pH of 7. A pH value below 7 indicates an acid solution (a pH of 1 is extremely acidic). A pH above 7 indicat ...
pH SCALE | Acid 1 ----------------------7-----------------------14 Base