Storage of Chemicals Flashcards
5 chemical categories
acids, bases, flammables, oxidizers, and water-reactive chemicals
examples of organic acids
formic, glacial acetic, citric
examples of inorganic acids
hydrochloric, nitric, sulfuric
examples of oxidizing acids
chromic, nitric, perchloric, sulfuric
examples of bases
ammonium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide
examples of flammables
acetone, alcohols, xylene
examples of oxidizers
nitric acid, perchloric acid, sulfuric acid, acetic acid (CH3COOH), potassium chloride (KCl), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
examples water-reactive chemicals
sodium, potassium
storage guidelines for acids
store below counter level or in acid cabinets. Separate from flammable and combustible material, bases, and active metals. separate organic acids from inorganic acids. separate oxidizing acids from organic acids
storage guidelines for bases
separate from acids. store inorganic hydroxides in polyethylene containers
storage guidelines for flammables
limit amount in work area. store in approved safety cans or cabinets. separate from oxidizing acids and oxidizers
storage guidelines for oxidizers
separate from reducing agents, flammable, and combustible materials
storage guidelines for water-reactive chemicals
keep away from water. store in a dry, cool place