Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 30

An employee can learn the carcinogenic potential of potassium chloride by consulting the:

A. Chemical hygiene plan

B. Material safety data sheets

C. OSHA standards

D. Urinalysis procedure manual

Step 1 of 2

Potassium chloride: It is a salt made up of potassium and chloride. It appears white in color or color less. It is used to make fertilizer, and in medicine to make injections

Carcinogenic potential: It means ability of a chemical to produce cancer

Material safety data sheets (MSDS): In the laboratory, MSDS are available on file.

MSDS are provided by vendors which have detailed description on the following:

• Physical and chemical characteristics of chemicals

• Fire and explosion potential

• Reactivity potential

• First aid procedures and health hazards

• Safe handling and disposal methods

• Primary routes of entry

• Exposure limits and carcinogenic potential

Therefore, from “material safety data sheet (MSDS)”, an employer can know the carcinogenic potential of potassium chloride. Hence, the correct answer is option.