Polar and Non-polar
Substances
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SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
LOCATION
VMC
WRITTEN BY: APPROVED BY:
Science Team
DATE CREATED
WS&H
LAST REVISION
June 27, 2014
New
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Safety glasses or face shield must be worn at all
times in work areas.
Long and loose hair must be tied back
Appropriate footwear must be worn. Shoe must
be fully enclosed. No open toed shoes.
Close fitting/protective clothing must be worn.
Remove strings hanging from pullovers/sweaters.
Rings and jewelry (long necklaces / bracelets,
etc.) must not be worn.
HAZARDS PRESENT
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Chemical burns
Absorption of Chemicals.
Inhalation of Chemicals.
Ingestion of Chemicals.
Slips / trips & falls
Chemical hazards
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
APPARATUS / MATERIALS
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Test tubes and rack
Stoppers
Graduated cylinder
Paper towels
Scoopulas
Copper (II) sulphate crystals
Water
Vinegar
Solid iodine crystals
Vegetable oil
Kerosene
Equipment orientation
WHMIS training
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
1. Don all personal protective equipment including: safety glasses, & protective nitrile gloves
(where required). Ensure all loose clothing is either removed or tied back. Remove any jewelry
and tie back long hair.
2. Using the following chart, mix all possible combinations of the substances.
Substance
Copper (II)
sulfate
Water
Vinegar
Solid Iodine
Vegetable Oil
Kerosene
Copper (II)
sulfate
X
Water
Vinegar
Solid Iodine
Vegetable Oil
Kerosene
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
Polar and Non-polar
Substances
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3. If the substance is a liquid, use 10 ml.
4. If the solution is a solid to be mixed with a liquid, then add the solid first to a clean, dry test
tube.
5. Once the substances are added, swirl to mix.
6. Dispose of the solutions as directed by the teacher.
7. Clean up your workstation.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
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WS&H Act W210, Section 4, 5
Mb. Regulations 217/2006,
Part 16, (Machines / Tools & Robots) Sections 16.1-16.18)
Part 35, (WHMIS Application)
Part 36, (Chemical & Biological Substances Application)