Tools in Analytical Chemistry Lab PDF
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This document reviews chemical laboratory safety, PPE (personal protective equipment), and tools in the context of analytical chemistry laboratories. It covers important safety procedures and the use of appropriate protective equipment such as gloves, gowns, glasses, goggles, and face shields. A review of basic chemical laboratory safety is provided. The document also lists minimal PPE for entering a lab.
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Tools in Analytical ToolsChemistry in Analytical Chemistry 1 Review of Chemical Laboratory SAFETY “The danger which is least expected soonest comes to us.” – Voltaire, French dramatist, poet and reformer born in 1694 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 2 Chemical Laboratory Safety 3 Minimum PPE to enter lab 4 Gloves Latex Comfortable Durable Nitrile Provides better grip Reduced risk of allergy Susceptible to Solvents Excellent chemical resistance Significant risk of allergy Easily compromised 5 Laboratory Gown Chemical Laboratory Long-Sleeved Lab Gowns Microbiology Laboratory Short-sleeved Lab Gowns 6 Glasses, Goggles and Face Shields Ø Safety Glasses against dust and objects Ø Splash Goggles against Ø Face shield against chemical splashes possible spray of hazardous material 7 Mask May be used against: ØBiological agents ØWorkflows that don’t release ultrafine particulate matter (
