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Hazardous chemicals can be dangerous if they are not properly managed.
Some may produce health effects that can happen straight away like poisoning and burns, or cause long-term health conditions, like nerve damage, lung damage or cancer. Others can present a physical hazard, like fires, explosions, corrosion.
Some hazardous chemicals may pose both health and physical hazards.
Please note that our Hazardous Chemicals Information System is currently experiencing issues and some users will not be able to load the database due to their security settings.
This alternative weblink might work for some users: http://hcis.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/. Or, try opening the site on a different device while we address the issue. If neither of these options work, please contact chemicals@swa.gov.au for further advice. We thank you for your patience.
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SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.
