Hazardous Products Regulations

Marginal note:Definitions

8.2 The following definitions apply in this Subpart.

skin corrosion

corrosion cutanée

skin corrosion means the production of irreversible damage to the skin, namely, visible necrosis through the epidermis and into the dermis, and includes ulcers, bleeding, bloody scabs and, within a 14-day observation period, discoloration due to blanching of the skin, complete areas of alopecia, and scars. (corrosion cutanée)

skin-corrosive

corrosif pour la peau

skin-corrosive means, in relation to a mixture or substance, liable to cause skin corrosion. (corrosif pour la peau)

skin-irritant

irritant pour la peau

skin-irritant means, in relation to a mixture or substance, liable to cause skin irritation. (irritant pour la peau)

skin irritation

irritation cutanée

skin irritation means the production of reversible damage to the skin. (irritation cutanée)