Hazard Communication

Corrosives

• A corrosive agent is a reactive compound or element that produces a destructive chemical change in the material upon which it is acting
• A corrosive material may destroy body tissues, metals, plastics, and other materials upon contact
• Per EPA regulations, a waste material is considered corrosive if its pH is less than or equal to 2.0 or above 12.5.

Examples of corrosives include acids and bases.