Classifying chemicals is a very important task, but it has not been given enough attention. This is evident from the lack of sufficient classification materials. It is challenging without a suitable classification table to easily choose from millions of products available. The following article provides a summary and an overview from Cường Thịnh Chemical Company that we would like to share with our valued customers. Please refer to it!
1. Classification of chemicals according to Circular 04/2012/TT-BCT:
Chemicals are classified according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade's regulations.
According to Article 5 of Circular 04/2012/TT-BCT from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, chemicals are classified into multiple levels. These include: material hazards, health hazards, and environmental hazards. Specific information is as follows:
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Material hazards:
- Explosive substances
- Flammable gases
- Flammable aerosols
- Oxidizing gases
- Compressed gases
- Flammable liquids
- Flammable solids
- Self-reactive substances
- Flammable liquids
- Flammable solids
- Self-heating substances
- Self-heating compounds
- Compounds that release flammable gases when in contact with water
- Oxidizing liquids
- Oxidizing solids
- Organic peroxides
- Corrosive to metals.
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Health hazards:
- Acute toxicity
- Skin corrosion
- Eye damage
- Respiratory or skin sensitization
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Reproductive toxicity.
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Environmental hazards:
- Water environment
- Impact on the ozone layer.
2. Industrial chemicals classified by intended use:
Basic chemicals are produced in large quantities.
Industrial chemicals are commonly divided into three types: basic chemicals, specialty chemicals, and consumer chemicals.
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Basic chemicals: These are compounds produced in large quantities. They are primarily used in the chemical industry and other industries. These mixtures are derived from petroleum, known as petrochemicals, polymers, and basic inorganic compounds.
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Specialty chemicals: These industrial chemicals are used to protect crops, in paints, inks, and colorants. They are also widely used in the textile, paper, and engineering industries. Some specialty chemicals include adhesives, cleaning materials, cosmetic additives, construction materials, food additives, perfumes, industrial gases, lubricants, and polymers.
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Consumer chemicals: These are basic products intended for consumer use. They include detergents, soaps, synthetic chemicals for cleaning, cosmetics, and perfumes.
Read more: Learn about the most common industrial chemicals today.
3. Chemicals classified by chemical bonding level:
Artificial chemicals are simply combinations of various substances.
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Pure chemicals: These are chemicals that do not bond with other substances or are not contaminated. They often appear in the form of diamonds (carbon), gold, table salt (sodium chloride), or refined sugar (sucrose). In practice, these are rarely encountered, as they typically exist as mixed compounds.
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Artificial chemicals: Artificial chemicals can be understood as combinations of different substances that form a new compound. They contribute significantly to the development of the food and pharmaceutical industries. They enhance colors, flavors, and blends in food. In the pharmaceutical industry, various chemicals are combined in medications to treat different disorders.
4. Chemicals classified by specific applications:
Chemicals are used in the preparation of pharmaceuticals.
Due to their superior characteristics and high adaptability, chemicals are applied in many important fields of social life:
- In biochemical research
- In the food and pharmaceutical industries
- In environmental treatment
- In agriculture
- In geochemistry
- In forensic science
Conclusion:
We hope that with the above compilation, customers will gain a better understanding of the different ways chemicals can be classified based on various criteria. This will make it easier to select the appropriate product according to work needs and personal use. Cường Thịnh Chemical Company is proud to be one of the leading enterprises in providing and distributing these products. At Cường Thịnh, customers can experience high-quality products at the most competitive prices on the market. Moreover, the company is home to highly skilled technicians and staff with extensive experience, ensuring customer satisfaction.
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