health if swallowed or inhaled or by skin contact. H10: Liberation of toxic Substances or wastes which, by interaction Other hazard(s) gases in contact with with air or water, are liable to give off toxic air or water gases in dangerous quantities. Likely to be found with a variety of other Main likely chemical contaminants chemicals. Where does Metal coating and finishing; metal refining; primary metal and metal it come Main sources product manufacturing and coal mining, plus a range of manufacturing from? activities. Chemical/ physical treatment to immobilise the hazard, then the How is it stabilised material is usually disposed of in hazardous waste landfill. Main fates managed? Some liquid wastes are discharged to sewer, after neutralisation, under regulatory agreements. Volume score <1% 1 5% 5 10% 10 20% 20% – – – ≥ (% of national How much tonnes in 2013) 0.56% is generated TOTAL: 40,464 ACT: 0 NSW: 14,522 in Waste arising in Australia? NT: 33 Qld: 14,092 SA: 718 2013 (tonnes) Tas: 32 Vic: 7,173 WA: 3,894 The potential health impacts of acidic solutions and solids are widely varied. As a result, a range has been described for the potential impacts. While it is difficult to draw conclusions for all substances in the category, exposure generally results in high to extreme acute and Overview chronic toxicity in the form of severe skin burns and irritation to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Exposure to concentrated forms may lead to death. Repeated exposure may cause permanent damage to internal organs. Some (but not all) have been found to have severe carcinogenic effects on humans2, 3, 4, 5. Potential High Extreme – health Most will result in severe corrosive burns when contacted with skin or impacts Acute toxicity ingested. Irritating to eyes, nose, throat and lungs if inhaled. Exposure to concentrated forms can cause circulatory collapse which may lead to death. Medium High – Repeated exposures may cause permanent damage to the lungs, Chronic toxicity circulatory system and teeth. Long-term skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Carcinogenicity Low Extreme –
health if swallowed or inhaled or by skin contact. Other hazard(s) H10: Liberation of toxic gases in contact with air or water Substances or wastes which, by interaction with air or water, are liable to give off toxic gases in dangerous quantities. Main likely chemical contaminants Likely to be found with a variety of other chemicals. Where does it come from? Main sources Metal coating and finishing; metal refining; primary metal and metal product manufacturing and coal mining, plus a range of manufacturing activities. How is it managed? Main fates Chemical/ physical treatment to immobilise the hazard, then the stabilised material is usually disposed of in hazardous waste landfill. Some liquid wastes are discharged to sewer, after neutralisation, under regulatory agreements. How much is generated in Australia? Volume score (% of national tonnes in 2013) <1% 1 – 5% 5 – 10% 10 – 20% ≥ 20% 0.56% Waste arising in 2013 (tonnes) TOTAL: 40,464 ACT: 0 NSW: 14,522 NT: 33 Qld: 14,092 SA: 718 Tas: 32 Vic: 7,173 WA: 3,894 Potential health impacts Overview The potential health impacts of acidic solutions and solids are widely varied. As a result, a range has been described for the potential impacts. While it is difficult to draw conclusions for all substances in the category, exposure generally results in high to extreme acute and chronic toxicity in the form of severe skin burns and irritation to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Exposure to concentrated forms may lead to death. Repeated exposure may cause permanent damage to internal organs. Some (but not all) have been found to have severe carcinogenic effects on humans2, 3, 4, 5. Acute toxicity High – Extreme Most will result in severe corrosive burns when contacted with skin or ingested. Irritating to eyes, nose, throat and lungs if inhaled. Exposure to concentrated forms can cause circulatory collapse which may lead to death. Chronic toxicity Medium – High Repeated exposures may cause permanent damage to the lungs, circulatory system and teeth. Long-term skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Carcinogenicity Low – Extreme
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