Chemical Safety
Learn how to safely store and handle corrosive liquids in the lab. Discover best practices, storage cabinet types, and safety tips to prevent damage and hazards.
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Peroxides and hydroperoxides are dangerous, highly reactive materials. They are extremely shock-sensitive and explosive. They can form in certain organic materials, especially ethers.
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Learn safe and effective methods to neutralize chemical spills, reduce hazards, and minimize cleanup costs.
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At a recent chemistry meeting, a question came up concerning the proper method of labeling a chemical container. Of the 24 chemistry teachers in attendance, not one of them was sure what kind of information was required on a chemical label.
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Addressing the limitations of average face velocity to gauge the efficiency and safety of fume hoods
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Learn how to safely detect chemical odors in the lab using the wafting technique, minimizing exposure to potentially harmful fumes.
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Ammonium hydroxide (NH₄OH) is a solution of ammonia in water. Commonly called ammonia or ammonia water, the chemical is used as a cleanser and in manufacturing plastics, rubber, fertilizer, and textiles.
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Safety does not have standard dimensions. NuAire builds tailor-made biosafety cabinets for laboratories using automated devices that don’t fit in standard biosafety cabinets
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Discover essential strategies and actionable advice to elevate lab safety in this concise brief that illustrates the realities of PPE compliance and training in labs
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How the right air filtration solutions can enhance research integrity, lab safety, and sustainability
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