Assessment C

RISK ASSESSMENT – CHEMICAL HAZARD SHEET Location / Area

Biochemisty / Pathology

Substance

Associated Risk

Risk to User

Ethanol absolute

Highly Flammable

Low risk

MSDS Ref: VWR International ID – 1010600

Hydrochloric Acid 6M MSDS Ref: VWR International ID – 1800600

Irritating to eyes, Irritation to respiratory system eyes, respiratory and skin. tract and skin

Page 3 of 5 Safety Precautions Use of personal protective equipment.

Action Following Incident

Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If discomfort persists seek medical attention. Inhalation: Remove from exposure. In severe cases obtain medical attention. Store at room Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash temperature in contaminated clothing. In severe cases seek medical attention. flammable liquid Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give storage cabinet. plenty of water to drink. Seek medical attention. Spillage: Shut off sources of ignition. Mop small spills with Do not use around absorbent material; Large spills use laboratory spillage kit. ignition source. Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If Suitable personal discomfort persists seek medical attention. protective Inhalation: Remove from exposure. In severe cases obtain equipment. medical attention. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing. Unless contact has been slight, seek medical attention. Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink. Seek medical attention. Spillage: Absorb with inert material and wash area with water. Use laboratory spillage kit for acids for large spillages.