Hazardous

DEFINITION

Describes materials or actions which can be dangerous. Carefully read and follow all safety warnings.In the United States, OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a federal agency) requires that manufacturers of most materials publish "material safety data sheets" that describe how those materials must be handled and disposed of. When in doubt, ask the manufacturer or supplier to send you a copy.WEAR SAFETY GLOVES!WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING!Acids, adhesives, asbestos, bodily fluids, various pigments, and solvents are among the many art materials that can be tremendously hazardous.See a questionable expert's advice to artists about diet and exercise.Also see AP, Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI), ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials), CL, clean up, fluorescent colors, flammable, hot glue, hot glue gun, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), pneumosparklyosis, poison, toluene, toxic, and xylene.