Classification of Chemicals
Chemicals are majorly classified into two, namely:
- Based on use
- Based on hazardous nature
Based on Use
Chemicals are used as raw materials in agricultural, manufacturing, construction and service-based industries as shown below.
- Pharmaceutical / cosmetics chemicals
- Nuclear chemicals
- Agrochemicals
- Industrial chemicals and
- Laboratory chemicals.
1. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pharmaceutical Chemicals: These are chemicals formulated to
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