Chemical Hazards and Reactions

Corrosives

Examples
Acids Acetic acid Hydrochloric acid Nitric acid	Bases Ammonium hydroxide Potassium hydroxide Sodium hydroxide
Halogens Bromine Chlorine Flourine

Acids

Corrosives which form the greatest number of hydrogen ions are the strongest acids.

Bases

Corrosives which form the greatest number of hydroxide ions are the strongest bases. Bases are also called alkaline materials or by the generic term “caustic.”

Halogens

Corrosives which are most often found in the gaseous state. They are considered corrosive because contact can lead to burns, irritations, and destruction of organic tissues such as skin and lungs.

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