This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0871 defines the following codes:
Code | Display | Definition | V2 Concept Comment | V2 Concept Comment As Published |
COR | Corrosive | Corrosive | Material is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact. | Material is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact. |
FLA | Flammable | Flammable | Material is highly flammable and in certain mixtures (with air) may lead to explosions. Keep away from fire, sparks and excessive heat. | Material is highly flammable and in certain mixtures (with air) may lead to explosions. Keep away from fire, sparks and excessive heat. |
EXP | Explosive | Explosive | Material is an explosive mixture. Keep away from fire, sparks, and heat. | Material is an explosive mixture. Keep away from fire, sparks, and heat. |
INJ | Injury Hazard | Injury Hazard | Material is solid and sharp (e.g., cannulas.) Dispose in hard container. | Material is solid and sharp (e.g., cannulas.) Dispose in hard container. |
TOX | Toxic | Toxic | Material is toxic to humans and/or animals. Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts. | Material is toxic to humans and/or animals. Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts. |
RAD | Radioactive | Radioactive | Material is a source for ionizing radiation and must be handled with special care to avoid injury of those who handle it and to avoid environmental hazards. | Material is a source for ionizing radiation and must be handled with special care to avoid injury of those who handle it and to avoid environmental hazards. |
UNK | Unknown | Unknown | Material hazard level is unknown. | Material hazard level is unknown. |