ABSTRACT
Major Chemical Incompatibilities ................................................................................................. 725 Properties of Hazardous Solids...................................................................................................... 727 Compounds that are Reactive with Water ...................................................................................... 730 Reference ....................................................................................................................................... 730 Pyrophoric Compounds: Compounds that are Reactive with Air ................................................. 731 Vapor Pressure of Mercury ............................................................................................................ 732 Flammability Hazards of Common Liquids .................................................................................. 733 Abbreviations Used in the Assessment and Presentation of Laboratory Hazards ...................... 737 Chemical Carcinogens ................................................................................................................... 739 Organic Peroxides .......................................................................................................................... 765 Testing Requirements for Peroxidizable Compounds .................................................................... 766 Tests for the Presence of Peroxides ................................................................................................ 767 Characteristics of Chemical Resistant Materials ........................................................................... 768 Selection of Protective Laboratory Garments ............................................................................... 770 Protective Clothing Levels ............................................................................................................. 771 Selection of Laboratory Gloves ..................................................................................................... 772 Selection of Respirator Cartridges and Filters ............................................................................... 773 Laser Hazards in the Laboratory ................................................................................................... 774 Effects of Electrical Current on the Human Body ........................................................................ 776 Electrical Requirements of Common Laboratory Devices ............................................................ 777 Radiation Safety Units ................................................................................................................... 778
The following chemicals react, sometimes violently (indicated by italics), in certain chemical environments [1-9]. Incompatibilities may cause fires, explosions, or the release of toxic gases. Extreme care must be taken when working with these materials. This list is not inclusive and the reader is urged to consult multiple sources for more specific information. When using any chemicals, thorough reading of the Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) [10] is strongly recommended.
