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Chemicals
Lime : Chemical risk and Prevention
This article has been realized to provide information on lime, chemical risk and its prevention.
The danger of hydrofluoric acid (HF)
Hydrofluoric acid is a key chemical in many industries, particularly as a surface treatment agent (glass, metals, ceramics, etc.) or as a reaction additive. It is used in many fields of activity, from the production of photovoltaic cells to industrial maintenance in the food industry. Despite the dangers associated with its use, there are few or no substitute products or techniques. This is why its production is growing along with its global demand.
Crotonaldehyde – Focus on specific chemicals of interest
Crotonaldehyde is liquid used as an intermediate for production of sorbic acid.
Cancer treatment and chemical hazards
Handling chemotherapy solutions or endure chemotherapy induce a risk of exposure to chemicals
Picric acid: Understanding specific chemicals hazard
Picric acid is a yellowish crystalline solid used as a high explosive and oxidant in rocket fuels, matches and leather processing.
Thioglycolic acid :Understanding the risk of specific chemicals of interest
Understanding the risk of thioglycolic acid
Vinyl acetate: Understanding the risk of specific chemicals of interest
Vinyl acetate finds industrial uses in the production of vinyl acetate polymeric substances.
Carcinogens: Different classifications
Three main lists of internationally recognized carcinogens exist: those of IARC, of the ACGIH and of the European Union (CLP). It becomes thus difficult to find one's way as a novice!
Nitric acid, a danger lurking
Nitric acid is a strong acid, found in the nature in salt forms (nitrates), with the formula HNO3.
Endocrine disruptors
The endocrine system plays an essential part in the maintenance of the biological equilibriums that are necessary for life.
Laboratory – Storage of chemicals
Storage of many different chemicals in a laboratory setting is done following a few simple rules: * Store by chemical compatibility * Use secondary containment
Laboratory – Fire prevention
The lab technician was cleaning metal parts with hexane. The parts were placed in a beaker of hexane which was on a hot plate.
