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Hazard

Risk

(substance)
REACTANTPropanone

Level of risk
(low, mild, high)

Highly flammable, eye


irritant, repeated exposure
may cause skin dryness or
cracking, vapour may cause
dizziness

High- should only be


handled in a fume hood
whilst wearing lab specs, a
lab coat, and gloves.

Additional
action required
Safety precautions- Store in
a well-ventilated area.
Keep away from sources of
ignition.
Do not breathe in vapour.

REACTANT- Iodine

Flammable, harmful when


inhaled or when it comes in
contact with skin or if
swallowed.
Low concentration therefore
no major risk

PRODUCTIodopropane

Low- only really harmful


with long exposure or
ingestion at high molarities.
I will be using a very diluted
solution of 0.02M

Flammable liquid and vapou Mild- should be handled


r, harmful if swallowed, can carefully and disposed of
cause skin irritation,
safely and correctly.
causes serious eye irritation
, harmful if inhaled,
however low concentrations
used so minor risk.

Safety precautions- use


gloves and wear a lab coat
when handling to avoid
staining.

Safety precautionsIf breathed in, move into


another room or outside
for fresh air.
If it comes into contact with
skin the
wash of with soap and plenty
of water immediately.

PRODUCT- Iodine
ions

No serious risk as it is a
very low concentration that
will not cause a serious
efect. But do not consume
and always wear hands and
eye protection

Low- as it is in solution not


very harmful.

Safety precautions- dispose


of correctly and handle
solution with care.

REACTANTHydrochloric

Irritant, it may irritate the


eyes and skin.

Mild- low concentration but


still can cause irritation so
need to handle with care.

Safety precautions- avoid


contact with skin by wearing
chemical resistant gloves and
a lab coat.

Contact with the eyes


or skin can cause serious
permanent damage.

High- as it could possibly


cause severe burns to the
skin, you have to make sure
to be careful in practice and
avoid spillages.

Safety precautions- always


wear goggles. Use a fume
cupboard. Wear chemical
resistant gloves when
handling.

Safety precautions- attach


carefully putting the pipette
and filler as close to each as
possible to avoid slipping.

acid
Reactant- Sulphuric
acid

Concentrated solutions of
acid are corrosive.

Apparatus- glass
pipettes

There is a risk of glass


breaking and piercing into
your skin when attaching
the pipettes to the pipette
filler.

Low- as long as it is put on


safely and not abruptly then
there is no major risk.

Apparatuscolorimeter

A risk of the electrical plug


socket getting in contact
with the reactants that are
liquids and a risk of an
electric shock and/or

Low- as long as it is used


Safety precautions- check
correctly there is no real risk. for spillage near plug sockets
to avoid water damage and
sparks/fire.

sparks.

Apparatus- glass
burette

There is a risk of glass


breaking and piercing into
your skin when setting up
the titration.

Low- as long as it is used


correctly there is no risk.

Safety precautions- avoid


cramped spaces when using
this apparatus to avoid
breakage.

Apparatus- clamp
stand

There is a risk of getting


skin caught in between the
clamp when fastening the
stand causing
pinching/bruising/piercing
of the skin.

Low- as long as it is
attached appropriately there
should be no risk.

Safety precautions- use


carefully and handle with care.

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