Hazards and Safety Risks with Reactants

Furan and Tetrahydrofuran (THF)

• flammable organic solvents

• reaction vials, filtrate, ect must be closed containers when transported between fume hoods

Maleic Acid

• may trigger allergic skin reaction

• breathing difficulties if inhaled

Acetanilide

• harmful if swallowed

• may cause allergic skin reaction

Glaciac Acetic Acid

• flammable, corrosive

• must be used in fume hood or in a closed container

Ethanol

• highly flammable

• cause skin and eye irritation

Sodium Hypochlorite

• oxidizing agent and can release toxic fumes

• must be used in fume hood

Sodium Hypochlorite

• oxidizing agent and can release toxic fumes

Sodium Hydroxide

• deliquescent

  • absorbs so much water from the air that it will dissolve

• must be kept closed and any spilled pellets must be immediately disposed of

Sodium Nitrate

• toxic if ingested

• oxidizing agent and can not be combined with organic material unless specifically directed to do so

Sulfanilic Acid

• skin and eye irritation

• allergic skin reaction

Sodium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid

• irritating and will generate CO2 when cmbined

2-napthol

• harmful if swallowed

• toxic to aquatic life

Sodium Borohydride

• reacts with water and releases flammable hydrogen gas

• keep closed when not in use

Methanol

• flammable organic solvent

• only use in fume hood and keep away from sources of ignition

Hydrochloric acid

• is caustic and can cause severe burns in respiratory tract

Oxone

• oxidizing agent

• cause irritation to skin and respiratory system as well as eye damage

Ethyl Acetate

flammable organic solvent

Borneol and Camphor

• flammable solids and can irritate eyes, skin, and respiratory tract

Acetylsalicylic acid

• toxin when consumed

Methanol

• flammable liquid

• toxic when consumed

Amberlyst 15- ion exchange resin

irritant, particulary in the eyes

Methyl Salicylate

• combustible liquid that is harmful if injested

Ethyl Acetate

• flammable organic solvent

Acetone

• inhalation of vapors can cause drowsiness or dizziness

Ethanol

• highly flammable, toxic, cause eye irritation

Benzaldehyde

• combustible, irritating, harmful, toxic to aquatic life

Sodium Hydroxide Solution

• corrosive and can cause skin burns and serious eye damage

Resorcinol

• cause skin and eye irritation, harmful if swallowed

Ethyl acetoacelate

• combustible liquid that causes skin and respiratory irritation

• can cause very serious eye damage

Benzaldehyde and Ethyl Acetoacetate

• combustible liquids that can cause skin and eye damage

Ethyl Acetoacetate

• combustible liquid that causes skin and respiratory irritation

Urea

• skin, eye, respiratory irritation

Zinc Chloride

• severe burns and eye damage

• can be corrosive to metals

• clean balances with wet paper towel if contaminated and keep lids closed