Laboratory Safety Plan for __pH Determination__________________
*Process
pH Determination
*Hazardous Chemical/
Chemical Class
Caustic-sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, acetic acid,
sodium acetate. Toxic-sodium acetate at high doses.
*Hazardous Equipment
pH meter
*Potential Hazards
Direct contact of chemical to skin can cause chemical burns
*Personal Protective
Equipment
*Engineering and
Ventilation Controls
Gloves, fully buttoned lab coat, closed toed shoes, safety
glasses
General room exhaust ventilation adequate for bench top use
Special Use Procedures
N/A
Special Handling and
Storage Requirements
Ensure wiring on pH meter is not frayed
*Spill and Accident
Procedures
For minor spills open windows and ventilate area, use
absorbent materials such as vermiculite or paper towels to
clean up spill, place clean up materials in corrosion proof
container for EH&S to dispose. Wash spill area with copious
amounts of soap and water.
*Waste Minimization
Plan
*Hazardous Waste
Disposal
Decontamination
N/A
Procedures
Animal Care Precautions N/A
*Chemical Procurement
N/A
*Revision Date
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