Download Lab Safety Manual - Integrated Nanosystems Research ...

Nitric Acid
Potassium Bromate
Potassium Permanganate
Trichloroisocyanuric Acid
Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate
Decompose with Catalyst or Heat
Ammonium Dichromate
Hydrogen Peroxide (52-91%)
Calcium Hypochlorite (>50%)
Perchloric Acid (60-72.5%)
Potassium Dichloroisocyanurate
Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate
Cause Explosive Reaction when exposed to Catalyst, Heat, Shock, or
Friction
Ammonium Perchlorate
Perchloric Acid
Ammonium Permanganate
Potassium Superoxide
VI.
TOXIC COMPOUNDS
Characteristics • Can be a solid, liquid or gas
• Warning: These chemicals are dangerous or extremely dangerous to health and life
when inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed by skin contact. Take proper precautionary
measures to avoid exposure
Storage
Precautions
Potential
Hazards
Immediate
Action
Personal
Protection
• Store according to hazardous nature of chemical, using appropriate security when
necessary
• Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated location
Fire • May be ignited by sparks or flames
Explosion • Container may explode due to heat or fire
Health • Poisonous by inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact
• May cause burns to skin or eyes
NOTIFY EH&S OF ANY RELEASE:
• Beyond immediate work area
• Causing personal injury
• Avoid breathing vapors
• Avoid bodily contact
• Wear appropriate chemical protective clothing
• Handle only inside a fume hood
First Aid • Move victim to fresh air
• Remove and isolate contaminated clothing
• In case of contact, flush skin or eyes with water for at least 15 minutes
• Keep victim quiet and warm
• If not breathing give artificial respiration
• Keep victim under observation for delayed effects
45