Chemical Categories: Acids
Examples of strong acids: Strong Oxidizing Acids Chromic Acids Nitric Acid Hydrobromic Acid Perchloric Acid Iodic Acid Sulfuric Acid Organic Acids Acetic Acid Phenol Benzoic Acid Trichloroacetic
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Bases
Chemical Categories: Bases
Some pointers for safe storage of strong bases:
Store bases and acids separate from one another. Store solutions of inorganic hydroxides in polyethylene containers. Have spill control pillows or caustic neutralizers available for spills.
Chemical Categories: Bases
Examples of strong bases:
Ammonium Hydroxide Calcium Hydroxide Bicarbonates Potassium Hydroxide Carbonates Sodium Hydroxide
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Flammable Chemicals
Chemical Categories: Flammable Some pointers for storage of flammable materials:
Store in approved safety cans or cabinets Segregate from oxidizing acids and oxidizers. Keep away from any source of ignition: flames, heat or sparks. Know where fire fighting equipment is stored and how to use. If volatile flammable liquids are stored in a refrigerator it must be in an explosion-proof (labsafe) refrigerator.
Chemical Categories: Flammable Examples of flammable chemicals: Flammable Solids Benzoyl peroxide Phosphorus (yellow) Calcium Carbide Picric Acids Flammable Gases Acetylene Ethylene Oxide Butane Hydrogen Ethane Propane Ethylene
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Oxidizers
Chemical Categories: Oxidizers
Some examples of oxidizers:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from flammable and combustible materials, such as paper or wood. Keep away from reducing agents such as zinc, alkaline metals, formic acid.
Chemical Categories: Oxidizers
Examples of oxidizers: Ammonium Dichromate Nitrates Ammonium Perchlorate Periodic Acid Ammonium Persulfate Permanganic Acid Benzoyl Peroxide
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Pyrophoric Substances
Chemical Categories: Pyrophoric Substances
Safety pointers for pyrophoric substances:
Store in a cool place. Store in containers that omit air. Beware of low humidity circumstances in which static electricity may be high.
Chemical Categories: Pyrophoric Substances
Some examples of pyrophoric substances: Boron Cadmium Calcium Phosphorus (yellow) Diborane Dichloroborane 2-Furaldehyde
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Light-Sensitive Chemicals Composition can change if exposed to light
Chemical Categories: Light-Sensitive Chemicals
Safety pointers for light-sensitive chemicals:
Avoid exposure to light. Store in amber bottles in a cool, dry place.
Chemical Categories: Light-Sensitive Chemicals Some examples of light-sensitive chemicals: Bromine Oleic Acid Ethyl Ether Potassium Ferricyanide Silver Salts Hydrobromic Acid Sodium Iodide
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Carcinogens
Chemical Categories: Carcinogens
Safe storage pointers for carcinogens:
Label all containers as Cancer Suspect Agents. Store according to hazardous nature of chemicals, e.g., flammable, corrosive. When necessary, store securely.
Chemical Categories: Carcinogens
Some examples of carcinogens: Antimony compounds Acrylonitrile Arsenic compounds Benzene Chloroform Dimethyl sulfate Dioxane Vinyl chloride
Agrochemicals and Security: Chemicals and Safety
Summary
1. Basic Rules of Chemical Safety
Rule 1.
Dont buy or store chemicals you dont need.
Store chemicals in their original containers. Always wear appropriate safety gear and work in a safe environment. Always dispose of chemicals safely.
Rule 2.
Rule 3.
Rule 4.
Storage Issues That Cause Chemical Injury
a. Improper or non-existent labeling of chemicals in storage.
b. Storage of chemicals beyond the recommended shelf life. c. Degradation of chemical storage containers.
2. Health Effects of Chemicals
a. Chemical Burns (strong acids, strong bases) b. Heat Burns (flammable materials) c. Poisoning (many chemicals are damaging or fatal if taken internally, whether by swallowing, injection, or leaching through skin) d. Chronic illness (long-term exposure to even low doses of certain chemical agents can lead to chronic health conditions)
3. Right-to-Know and MSDS
Employees have a right to know what chemicals they may encounter in their work, and they have the responsibility to follow all appropriate safety precautions.
Precautions and safe handling information are provided on the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that must be on file for every chemical.
Chemical Categories
1. Acids 2. Bases 3. Flammable 4. Oxidizers 5. Pyrophoric Substances 6. Light-Sensitive Chemicals 7. Carcinogens
