General

Alchemy

Branch of natural philosophy

Chemical engineer

Professional in the field of chemical engineering

Chemical law

Law of nature relevant to chemistry

Chemical safety

Means of ensuring that chemicals are safe

Chemist

Scientist trained in the study of chemistry

Chemistry

Scientific discipline

Dangerous goods

Solids, liquids, or gases harmful to people, other organisms, property or the environment

GHS hazard pictograms

Standard set of hazard warning images

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

International system of classification of chemicals managed by the United Nations that was set up to replace the assortment of hazardous material classification and labelling schemes previously used around the world

NFPA 704

Hazard symbol used by emergency personnel to identify the risks posed by hazardous materials

Regulation of chemicals

Regulates the handling of hazardous materials

Safety data sheet

System for cataloging information, potential hazards and instructions for safe use associated with a material or product

Wet lab

Type of laboratory

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Canadian national hazard communication standard