Hazards and Risk

Question 1

Oxidising

Answer 1

Provides Oxygen to help materials burn faster. Protection: Keep away from flammable materials

Question 2

Highly Flammable

Answer 2

Catches Fire easily. Protection: Keep them away from flames.

Question 3

Harmful

Answer 3

Can cause irritation, reddening and blistering of the skin. Protection: Wear gloves, goggles and a lab coat

Question 4

Environmental Hazard

Answer 4

Harmful to plants and animals and to the environment. Protection: Get rid of them carefully (Don’t pour down sink)

Question 5

Toxic

Answer 5

Can cause death if swallowed breathed in or absorbed by skin. Protection: Wear gloves, Goggles and a lab coat. For gases use fume cupboard.

Question 6

Corrosive

Answer 6

Destroys Material so could damage eyes and skin. Protection: Wear gloves, Goggles and a lab coat

Question 7

Risk Assessment for Sodium Hydroxide solution and how to reduce the risk

Answer 7

Sodium Hydroxide is Harmful at low concentrations. If it gets on the skin it can cause blistering and reddening. At high concentration it corrosive. Reduce the risk by lowering the concentration.