Percentage wrong responses and don’t know to hazard phrases (n=84)
| % false | % don’t know | |
|---|---|---|
| Chromic acid | ||
| Is toxic if swallowed | 0 | 2 |
| Can cause severe burns | 7 | 4 |
| Is a respiratory carcinogen | 2 | 24 |
| Is a category 1 carcinogen | 4 | 35 |
| May cause sensitisation by skin contact | 8 | 10 |
| Is assigned a maximum exposure limit (MEL) | 6 | 26 |
| Is a respiratory irritant | 1 | 13 |
| Is an oxidising agent | 0 | 29 |
| Prolonged exposure can cause serious damage to health | 0 | 8 |