SECTION 10: Chemical-Specific Issues

This section contains information about unusual health and safety hazards or considerations for specific chemicals. This information is not meant to replace a material safety data sheet. It is intended to bring attention to special handling needs of the chemical. This is not a comprehensive list.

Acetylene

Aluminum Chloride

Ammonia

Arsenic Pentafluoride

Arsine

Ascarite

Azides

Benzoyl Peroxide

Boron Trifluoride

Carbon Disulfide

Chlorine

Chromium Trioxide-Pyridine Complex

Diazomethane

Diborane

Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)

Dry Ice

Drying Agents

Ethers

Ethylene Oxide

Fluorine

Germane

Hydrofluoric Acid

Hydrogen Cyanide

Hydrogen Peroxide

Lithium Aluminum Hydride

Mercury

Methyl Bromide

Oxygen Cylinders

Palladium

Perchlorates

Phenol

Phosgene

Phosphine

Phosphorus

Phosphorus Trichloride

Piranha Solutions

Platinum

Potassium

Sodium

Sodium Amide

Sulfuric Acid

Silane

Trifluoracetic Acid
 

Section 11: Anecdotes
Section 9: Laboratory Waste Disposal