Laboratory Safety Flashcards

1
Q

TRUE/False

You can work alone in the Laboratory

A

False

Do not work alone in the laboratory

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2
Q

T/F

Always perform an experiment as specified

A

TRUE

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3
Q

What is the proper sash work height in a fume hood?

A

46 cm

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4
Q

True/False

It doesn’t matter how fast you work in a fumehood

A

False

Use slow and direct movement when working in a fumehood. Fast movement distrupts airflow

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5
Q

A chemical that causes an adverse immune response

A

Allergen

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6
Q

The entry of a liquid or solid chemical into the trachea and lower respiratory
system through the oral or nasal cavity or from vomiting.

A

Aspiration

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7
Q

A chemical that causes cancer or increases its incidence in humans or animals

A

Carcinogen

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8
Q

A chemical that causes destruction of living tissue at the site of contact.

A

Corrosive

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9
Q

A chemical or mixture of chemicals that produces a damaging release of energy
and gas when detonated by ignition, shock, or high temperature

A

Explosive

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10
Q

A chemical that is easily ignited and burns rapidly. (Inflammable is a synonym;
it means the same thing.)

A

Flammable

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11
Q

A chemical that causes reversible damage, such as redness, swelling, itching, or
a rash at the site of contact.

A

Irritant

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12
Q

A chemical that causes tears

A

Lachrymator

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13
Q

The concentration of a chemical in air or water that causes the death of 50%

A

LC50

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14
Q

The amount of a chemical, given all at once, that causes the death of 50% (one
half) of a group of test animals

A

LD50

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15
Q

A chemical that increases the occurrence of mutations in populations of cells or
organisms

A

Mutagen

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16
Q

A chemical with structure R!O!O!R, which can explode upon concentration
or sudden shock.

A

Organic peroxide

17
Q

A chemical that can rapidly bring about an oxidation reaction by supplying
oxygen or receiving electrons.

A

Oxidizer

18
Q

An extremely toxic chemical.

A

Poison

19
Q

A chemical that, within 5 min, spontaneously catches fire in air

A

Pyrophoric

20
Q

A thermally unstable chemical that is liable to decompose in a strongly
exothermic fashion in the absence of air. (In the GHS this excludes explosives,
organic peroxides, and oxidizers.)

A

Self-reactive

21
Q

A chemical that causes an adverse immune reaction upon repeated exposure.

A

Sensitizer

22
Q

A chemical that causes physical defects in a developing fetus

A

Teratogen

23
Q

A chemical that causes adverse health effects in humans or animals

A

Toxic

24
Q

Organic waste containing fluorine, chlorine,

bromine, or iodine.

A

Halogenated waste

25
Q

Collected in flammable waste if it is not
halogenated or nonaqueous (without water) organic waste
containers.

A

Organic waste

26
Q

Collected separately from organic
waste because it can react violently with some organic
reagents and because it is treated differently upon storage and
disposal.

A

Aqueous (water) waste

27
Q

Consists of spent drying agents, filter paper coated
with solvents, filter paper used in recrystallizations, and solid
material remaining after a reaction.

A

Solid waste

28
Q

Waste containing heavy metals, such as

chromium and mercury

A

Toxic metal waste