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A lab is a place where chemicals are worked with. Some of these chemicals can be dangerous if not handled properly. Here are some dangerous chemical categories.
Carcinogens: Chemicals that can cause cancer. Examples: arsenic, formaldehyde, benzene, carbon tetrachloride.
Toxins: Chemicals that can harm the body by causing cancer, birth defects, and other health problems. Examples: lead, mercury, arsenic.
Irritants: Chemicals that can cause skin, lung, and eye irritation. Example: Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxide.
Corrosives: Chemicals that can destroy. Examples: Hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid etc.
Sensitizers: Chemicals that can damage tissue by making the body more sensitive to other toxins. Example: fragrance, color.
Hepatotoxins: Chemicals that can damage the liver. Examples: arsenic, lead, mercury.
Nephrotoxins: Chemicals that can damage the kidneys. Examples: lead, mercury.
Neurotoxins: Chemicals that can damage the brain or nervous system. Examples: mercury, lead.
