10. Class D - Poisonous & Infectious Materials


Hazard/Danger

Class D1 Materials causing immediate/serious toxic effects

Division 1

Material causing immediate/serious toxic effect

Working safely with a Class D1 material.





Hazard/Danger

Class D2 materials causing other toxic effects

Division 2

Materials causing other toxic effects

Health effects of Class D2 materials
Carcinogen - ability to cause cancer
Embryotoxin - substance that can harm embryo
Mutagen - changes genetic DNA - can show up in child
Reproductive toxins - sterility, reduced fertility, miscarriages, birth defects
Teratogen - causes birth defects
Sensitizer - chemical allergic reaction (respiratory or skin)
Irritant - reversible damage (pH 2 - 4 & 8 - 11.5)





Hazard/Danger

Class D3 biohazardous infectious material

Division 3

Biohazardous infectious material

Sources of Class D3 material

Exposure to a Class D3 material