2008 Safety Manual amp Laboratory Safety Chemical Hygiene Plan p 6667 May 3 2011 Major classes strong acids strong bases dehydrating agents oxidizing agents Cause skin erosion particularly ID: 194101
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Corrosive Chemicals
2008 Safety Manual & Laboratory Safety Chemical Hygiene Plan, p. 66-67
May
3, 2011Slide2
Major classes:
strong acids
, strong bases, dehydrating agents,
oxidizing agents.Cause skin erosion; particularly damaging to the
eyes.Inhalation can cause severe
bronchial irritation.
Flush exposed skin with
water for at least 15 minutes. Then seek medical treatment!
General InformationSlide3
ALL
concentrated acids can damage the skin and eyes and their burns are very painful.
Nitric, chromic, and hydrofluoric acids are especially damaging because of the types of burns they inflict.
Seek immediate medical treatment
if you have been contaminated with these materials.
Strong AcidsSlide4
Burns
from these materials are often less painful than acids.
Injured person often does not take immediate action and the material is allowed to penetrate into the tissue.Ammonia is a severe bronchial irritant and should always be used in a well-ventilated area,
i.e. in a fume hood.
Strong
BasesSlide5
Corrosive
chemicals should be used in the fume hood.
When working with large quantities of corrosives, wear gloves, face shields,
lab coats, and rubber aprons.
Special Handling ProceduresSlide6
Store in cabinets, under the hood or on low shelves.
Keep containers that are not in
use in storage areas and off bench tops. Use a safety carrier or cart for transport.
Special Handling Procedures