Orange Coast College Chemistry Laboratory Safety Rules Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary terms and definitions extracted directly from the Orange Coast College Chemistry Laboratory Safety Rules.

ANSI Z87.1

The official safety specification standard required for all safety glasses worn in the chemistry laboratory.

Eye Rinse Procedure

The safety emergency response requiring eyes to be flushed with water for at least 15 minutes and contact lenses removed immediately if chemical contact occurs.

Odor Determination

The safety technique of holding a gas container at a distance and gently wafting gas toward the nose with the hand without breathing deeply.

$$NaHCO_3$$

Solid sodium bicarbonate stored in containers above each sink, used to neutralize spilled acids or bases before cleanup.

Minor Burn Treatment

The immediate emergency procedure of immersing a burned body region in ice water for 15 minutes.

Striker

The designated tool used to light Bunsen burners, whose flints must be replaced when worn to metal and stored on the center shelf.

Wire Gauze

The surface where glass tubing heated in a flame must be placed to safely cool down.

Glycerol

The liquid lubricant applied to rubber stopper holes before inserting fire-polished glass tubing or thermometers.

Beaker Nesting

The improper practice of storing beakers inside one another, noted as the leading cause of chipped glassware spouts.

Fire Polishing

The procedure of heating the ends of glass tubing in a burner flame until softened to create smooth edges.

Run, Hide, Fight

The three-step strategy utilized during an active shooter situation: running if safe, hiding by securing doors and turning off lights, or fighting if life is in immediate danger.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Informational documents available upon request from the instructor containing comprehensive chemical hazard details.

Primary Data

Direct experimental measurements, readings, and observations that must be recorded immediately in permanent waterproof ink on experiment sheets.

Secondary Data

Calculations, chemical equations, structures, and written answers derived from experimentation that must be recorded in pencil.

Primary Data Error Correction

The procedure of lining out a primary data mistake with a single line and writing the correction nearby, without overwriting digits.

Exhaust Hoods

Ventilated lab enclosures used to conduct experiments that generate undesirable or toxic fumes, odors, and vapor releases.