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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Picric Acid

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions:  Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try 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 Picric 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 - Propane

Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsPropaneDimethyl methane, Propyl hydride. LP Gas, Liquified Petroleum GasUN Number1075, 1978Chemical FormulaCH3CH2CH3Primary HazardsFlammable gas, pressurized, oxygen displacing (simple asphyxiant)PPE ConsiderationsStructural Fire Protective Clothing with SCBAFire Fighting ConsiderationsWater to cool container, dry chemical or CO2 to extinguish flamesDecontaminationVentilation for garment and equipmentDetection and…See More
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Dave Donohue posted a blog post

Chemical of the Week Part 1- Propane

Chemical of the Week – Part 1Instructions:  Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try 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 Propane 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 1 - Picric Acid

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Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Hydrogen Cyanide

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