Rotary Evaporation Hazard Control Frost bite Wear insulated gloves when handling dry ice Chemical spills Secure the clamp on the collection flask and secure the bump trap Always wear PPE ID: 778326
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Rotary Evaporation
Hazards and Controls
Slide2Rotary Evaporation
Hazard
Control
Frost bite
Wear insulated gloves when handling dry
ice
Chemical spills
Secure the clamp on the collection
flask,
and secure the bump trap
Always
wear PPE
Glassware implosion
Don’t used damaged glassware; check
glassware for chips and cracks
Adjust
rotation and vacuum
gradually
Explosion
Use in well ventilated area
Familiarize
yourself with the risks of your chemicals
Never evaporate explosive compounds such as small
azides
, peroxides,
or ethers
in presence of peroxides
Always wear safety glasses
Hot surfaces
Make
sure the bath
won’t
overflow when the flask is
submerged
Set water bath
at moderate temp (40 C), be careful to not accidently to adjust
Electrical
Do not use a machine with frayed wires
Fast moving parts
Do not touch any of the rotating parts while in use
Tie hair back and keep sleeves away from rotating parts