In: Chemistry
Which of the following statements about the Hazardous Communication Standard is true?
a)A substance is defined as corrosive if its pH is less than 7.
b)A chemical is defined as a carcinogen if it is so recognized by the IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
c)Provisions of the standard do not apply to hazardous wastes as defined by RCRA.
d)Cigarettes sold at the grocery store do not need an SDS.
b) A chemical is defined as a carcinogen if it is so recognized by the IARC, NTP, or OSHA. TRUE
Explanation: A chemical is considered to be a carcinogen if It has been evaluated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and found to be a carcinogen or It is listed as a carcinogen in the Annual Report on Carcinogens published by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) or It is regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.
Statements b and c are false. The correct statements are b) A substance is defined as corrosive if its pH is less than or equal to 2 or greater than or equal to 12.5.c) Provisions of the standard apply to hazardous wastes as defined by RCRA.
d)Cigarettes sold at the grocery store do not need an SDS. TRUE
Explanation: The Hazardous Communication standard does not apply to tobacco and tobacco products. Therefore, these do not generally require SDS's.