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CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS (CHEM 111a)

LABORATORY ACTIVITY 1
CHEMICAL SAFETY FOLLOWING THE GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS)

SECTION: ________________________

GROUP #: __________________________

Group Members:  
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Part I. Hazard Identification of Chemicals

Listed in the table below are ten (10) chemicals. Fill in the following lacking information based
on the Globally Harmonized System-Safety Data Sheet (GHS-SDS).  You can find an SDS for a
specific chemical through Google search.  For the manufacturer’s name, do not limit your
search or reference on Sigma-Aldrich. There are other chemical manufacturers producing these
chemicals.

PICTOGRAM/SYMBO SIGNAL H- MANUFACTURER’S

ITEM CHEMICAL
L WORD STATEMENTS NAME (REFERENCE)
Exampl Sodium Warning H319 – Sigma-Aldrich
e Carbonate ACS Causes
reagent, serious eye
anhydrous, irritation
≥99.5%, powder
or granules 

1 Hydrochloric
acid
ACS reagent,
37%
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2 Sulfuric acid
99.999%

3 Oxalic acid 98%

4 Potassium
permanganate
ACS reagent,
≥99.0%

5 Lead(II) nitrate
ACS reagent,
≥99.0%

6 Potassium
nitrate
ACS reagent,
≥99.0%

7 Sodium
hydroxide
ACS reagent,
≥97.0%, pellets

8 Benzene
analytical
standard
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9 Sodium chloride
ACS reagent,
≥99.0%

10 Mercury
≥99.99% trace
metals basis

Part II. Emergency Preparation for Uncontrolled Hazards

A primarily synthetic chemical that is used extensively in the manufacture of plastics, rubber,
and resins is styrene. According to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
health effects from exposure to styrene may involve the central nervous system and include
complaints of headache, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, malaise, difficulty in
concentrating, and a feeling of intoxication. Search for the standard Globally Harmonized
System-Safety Data Sheet (GHS-SDS) of styrene. You will be using styrene GHS-SDS to answer
Question #3 below. 

QUESTIONS

1. Compare the results from the Table in Part I. Which of these 10 chemicals is the most
hazardous based on the hazard classification? Explain.
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION CHEMICAL EXPLANATION

Physical hazards

Health hazards

Environmental hazards

2. Compare the results from the Table in Part I. Which of these 10 chemicals is the least
hazardous based on the hazard classification? Explain.
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION CHEMICAL EXPLANATION

Physical hazards

Health hazards
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Environmental hazards

3. Based on the Safety Data Sheet of styrene (Part II of the Procedure), what are the
recommended safety equipment in preparing emergencies from uncontrolled
hazards?

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4. From this activity, what conclusion can you draw to minimize the risks of hazards in
any laboratory setting where chemicals are used?

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