User:Athenacollege
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[edit] About this page
This is a User Page for athena students. It is mostly right now chemistry related. It contains MSDS (chemical safety sheets) and links to wiki pages of chemicals.
[edit] MSDS Sheets
The MSDS sheets provide must useful safety info about the chemicals but if in doubt ask.
Liquid Ammonia (Ammonium Hydroxide)
Calcium Hydroxide (Lime Water)
Very dilute less then 4% Acetic Acid
Denatured Ethanol (Mentholated spirits)
Hydrochloric Acid concentrated
If you can't find a sheet here for the chemical your looking for these are good places to find them
[edit] Hazard Symbols
Corrosive substances such as Nitric Acid can cause burns. Handle with care.
Flammable substances such as Propane are hazardous when there flash point is exceeded
Ecotoxins such as Petrol can be very toxic to fish
Oxidising Agents such as Oxygen or Sodium Nitrate reduce them self to Oxidise reducing agents such as Sulfur
Toxic substances such as Chlorine gas or Sulfur Dioxide have fatal toxicity if ingested, inhaled or in skin contact
Harmful substances such as Copper Oxide can be harmful or fatal in large doses.
Irritants such as Washing Soda can irritate the skin or eyes.
Safety Glasses and Gloves and should be used for Corrosive or Toxic Chemicals
Oxidising Agents should be stored away from sources of fuel and reducing agents.
Ecotoxins SHOULD NOT be poured down sinks or drains in large amounts.
Flammable Substances should be away from any sources that might ignite them.
