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Everything has it's dangers. Good common sense, and safety consciousness, goes a long way towards avoiding dangerous situations.
When dealing with hazardous chemicals here are some things we should be doing:
*wear safety goggles
* wear some good quality rubber gloves, and make sure they are up to the task of handling the chemicals your using. Some acids are not compatible with certain glove materials, and will eat right through them.
*Good ventilation is a must, or better yet, do it outside. If you must do it inside make sure that your ventilation is up to the task of evacuating and drafting in the immediate area of your chemicals when they are open. For some chemicals that cause particularly noxious fumes, a resperator in addition to the above should be used.
* make sure that you have some running water nearby, just in case there's a mishap, that you'll be able to rinse immediately.
These are chemistry 101 safety measures.
Marcel
When dealing with hazardous chemicals here are some things we should be doing:
*wear safety goggles
* wear some good quality rubber gloves, and make sure they are up to the task of handling the chemicals your using. Some acids are not compatible with certain glove materials, and will eat right through them.
*Good ventilation is a must, or better yet, do it outside. If you must do it inside make sure that your ventilation is up to the task of evacuating and drafting in the immediate area of your chemicals when they are open. For some chemicals that cause particularly noxious fumes, a resperator in addition to the above should be used.
* make sure that you have some running water nearby, just in case there's a mishap, that you'll be able to rinse immediately.
These are chemistry 101 safety measures.
Marcel