RISK ASSESSMENT
SCHOOL:
EXPERIMENT: 7.4 Making nylon fibre
This experiment is a teacher demonstration.
Description of procedure (attach a copy of the experiment)
HAZARDOUS substance as classified by NOHSC
Reactant name
and concentration
Dangerous
goods
Hazard
level
Risk phrases
Safety phrases
Adipoyl chloride
Yes
High
Harmful if swallowed.
Keep locked up.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
Cause burns.
Avoid contact with skin.
Risk of serious damage to
eyes.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Inhalation may produce
health damage.
Wear suitable gloves.
Cumulative effects may
result following exposure.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Wear eye/face protection.
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear
suitable respiratory equipment.
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Keep container dry.
Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
To clean the floor and all objects
contaminated by this material, use water
and detergent.
Keep container tightly closed.
Keep away from food, drink and animal
feeding stuffs.
Immediately take off all contaminated
clothing.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with
plenty of water and contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell
immediately contact Doctor or Poisons
Information Centre.
This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
In case of accident by inhalation, remove
casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
Ethanol 50%
Yes
High
Highly flammable.
Irritating to eyes.
Keep away from sources of ignition. No
smoking.
Vapours may cause
drowsiness and dizziness.
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
Inhalation and/or ingestion
may produce health
damage.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Cumulative effects may
result following exposure.
May produce discomfort of
Avoid contact with skin.
Wear suitable gloves.
Wear eye/face protection.
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
MSDS
date
Reactant name
and concentration
Dangerous
goods
Hazard
level
Risk phrases
Safety phrases
the respiratory system and
skin.
Do not empty into drains.
To clean the floor and all objects
contaminated by this material, use water.
Keep container tightly closed.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with
plenty of water and contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre.
If swallowed, immediately contact Doctor
or Poisons Information Centre.
This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
1,6-diaminohexane
Yes
High
Harmful in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
Keep locked up.
Causes burns.
Inhalation may produce
serious health damage.
Avoid contact with skin.
Cumulative effects may
result following exposure.
Wear eye/face protection.
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Wear suitable gloves.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
To clean the floor and all objects
contaminated by this material, use water
and detergent.
Keep container tightly closed.
Immediately take off all contaminated
clothing.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with
plenty of water and contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell
immediately contact Doctor or Poisons
Information Centre.
In case of accident by inhalation, remove
casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
Cyclohexane
Yes
High
Highly flammable.
Irritating to eyes, and skin.
Very toxic to aquatic
organisms, may cause longterm adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
Harmful – may cause lung
damage if swallowed.
Keep away from sources of ignition. No
smoking.
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
Avoid contact with skin.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Wear suitable gloves.
Vapours may cause
drowsiness and dizziness.
Wear eye/face protection.
Inhalation and/or ingestion
may produce health
damage.
Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
Cumulative effects may
result following exposure.
May produce discomfort of
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Do not empty into drains.
To clean the floor and all objects
contaminated by this material, use water
and detergent.
MSDS
date
Reactant name
and concentration
Dangerous
goods
Hazard
level
Risk phrases
Safety phrases
the respiratory system.
Keep container tightly closed.
Repeated exposure
potentially causes skin
dryness and cracking.
Keep away from food, drink and animal
feeding stuffs.
MSDS
date
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with
plenty of water and contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre.
If swallowed, immediately contact Doctor
or Poisons Information Centre.
Use appropriate container to avoid
environmental contamination.
Avoid release to the environment.
This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
NON-HAZARDOUS substance as classified by NOHSC
Reactant name and
concentration
Dangerous
goods
Hazard
level
Risk phrases
Safety phrases
Other hazards and possible risks
To avoid violent reaction, always add 1,6-diaminohexane to water and never water to 1,6-diaminohexane.
This experiment is definitely a teacher demonstration only.
Risk of cuts from coverslip or broken glass slide.
Check that all electrical equipment has been tagged and is current.
Protective measures
Lab coat
Safety glasses
Gloves
Fume cupboard
Other
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment.
THIS IS A TEACHER DEMONSTRATION ONLY
Leave all waste in the fume cupboard.
To clean the work bench and all objects contaminated by these materials, use water and detergent.
Assessor’s signature: __________________________________
Date: __________________
***** This assessment is not valid until it has been completed and signed by an assessor
approved by the school. The assessment will cease to be valid 5 years after the above date.
All teachers are to sign the following statement before conducting this experiment.
I have read this risk assessment and I understand the safety procedures and risks involved.
Teacher’s Name
Teacher’s signature
Date:
Disposal of wastes (Lab technician notes)
Disposal may be subject to local laws and regulations and these should be considered first.
Recycle wherever possible.
Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
****NOTES:
 Individual schools have a legal obligation to acquire their own manufacturer’s MSDS and produce a risk
assessment relevant to their own situation.
 This risk assessment sheet is provided for your guidance only.
 Disposal of waste is subject to the laws and regulations of states, territories and local authorities.
 It is not to be assumed that products bought from supermarkets are non hazardous.
DISCLAIMER:
These guidelines are designed to serve as a general reference only. It does not replace the schools legal obligation to
provide a valid risk assessment to ensure the safety of the staff and students conducting this experiment. While the
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