Chemical Hazards
This class of chemicals, including benzene and cadmium, is known for directly damaging DNA and increasing cancer risk.
What are carcinogens?
We monitor expiration dates of ethers to avoid formation of these explosive compounds
What are peroxides?
The minimum PPE includes these three essential items.
What are a lab coat, safety glasses or goggles, and gloves?
This is the very first step in responding to a chemical spill
What is assessing the risk?
Diethyl ether should be stored in this location
What is a flammables cabinet?
This common solvent can quickly absorb through the skin, carrying dissolved compounds with it
What is DMSO?
This gas can ignite at a wide range of concentrations in air
What is Hydrogen?
This type of protection is required when there is a risk of splashing and/or explosion
What is a Face Shield?
In the event of a metal fire, reach for this instead of a fire extinguisher
What is sand? (or class D fire extinguisher)
This document should be readily available for all chemicals used in lab
What is an SDS?
This highly toxic, volatile liquid can form when nickel(0) is exposed to carbon monoxide
What is nickel tetracarbonyl?
This value indicates the temperature at which a substance ignites without an external ignition source
What is autoignition temperature?
This type of glove material is recommended for handling strong acids and bases
What is Nitrile or Neoprene?
You lower your LN2 Dewar and observe a blue liquid in the trap. This is the first thing you should do
What is raise the dewar?
These 4 hazard categories appear on a GHS-compliant chemical label
What are health, physical, environmental, and additional hazards?