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Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Acetic Acid

Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsAcetic Acid, Ethanoic Acid, Glacial Acetic Acid (pure compound), Methanocaboxylic Acid,  UN Number2790 (10-80% acid), 2789 (>80% acid)Chemical FormulaCH3COOHHazardsCorrosive, flammablePPE ConsiderationsSFPC or CPC with SCBAFire Fighting ConsiderationsDry chemical, dry powder, CO2, AR-AFFF.  Keep tanks cool if exposed to fire/heat.DecontaminationFlush skin/contact areas if exposed, soap and waterDetection and…See More
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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Acetic Acid

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try to do as much as possible from memory, then check with at least 3 sources to complete the profile. The solution will be provided later this week.The Chemical of the Week is Acetic Acid Hazard ProfileChemical Name and Pseudonyms UN Number Chemical Formula Chemical Structure Hazards PPE Considerations Fire Fighting Considerations Decontamination Detection and Monitoring Chemical and Physical…See More
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Chemical of the Week Part 2 - Styrene

Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsStyrene, Ethyl Benzene, Phenylethylene, Styrol, Vinyl BenzeneUN Number2055Chemical FormulaC6H5CH=CH2HazardsFlammable liquid and vapor, skin/eye/respiratory irritant, polymerizationPPE ConsiderationsSFPC with SCBAFire Fighting ConsiderationsDry chemical, dry powder, or CO2 extinguisher.  Keep tanks cool if exposed to fire/heat.DecontaminationFlush skin/contact areas if exposed, soap and waterDetection and…See More
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Dave Donohue posted a blog post

Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Styrene

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try to do as much as possible from memory, then check with at least 3 sources to complete the profile. The solution will be provided later this week.The Chemical of the Week is Styrene Hazard ProfileChemical Name and Pseudonyms UN Number Chemical Formula Chemical Structure Hazards PPE Considerations Fire Fighting Considerations Decontamination Detection and Monitoring Chemical and Physical…See More
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