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    This experiment involves synthesizing aspirin from 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. Three hazardous substances are used: ethanoic anhydride, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, and concentrated sulfuric acid. Control measures include wearing protective equipment like splash proof goggles and ensuring good ventilation to minimize risks from skin and respiratory irritation or corrosion. Any waste is disposed of properly according to safety procedures.

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    This experiment involves synthesizing aspirin from 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. Three hazardous substances are used: ethanoic anhydride, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, and concentrated sulfuric acid. Control measures include wearing protective equipment like splash proof goggles and ensuring good ventilation to minimize risks from skin and respiratory irritation or corrosion. Any waste is disposed of properly according to safety procedures.

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    CP16 Risk Assessment

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    This experiment involves synthesizing aspirin from 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. Three hazardous substances are used: ethanoic anhydride, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, and concentrated sulfuric acid. Control measures include wearing protective equipment like splash proof goggles and ensuring good ventilation to minimize risks from skin and respiratory irritation or corrosion. Any waste is disposed of properly according to safety procedures.

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    Required Practical: CP16 Title of experiment: Synthesise aspirin from 2-hydroxybenzoic acid

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    Hazardous substances/procedure Nature of the hazards Control measures Information source


    (precautions)
    (Full URL, date accessed or page reference)

    Ethanoic anhydride Causes severe skin burns, Wear splash proof goggles https://science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource/SSS069-
    irritant to the skin, may cause Ethanoic-anhydride.pdf
    Dispense in a fume cupboard.
    respiratory irritation.
    Avoid inhaling the vapour.

    Take care to avoid skin contact

    2-hydroxybenzoic Irritant, corrosive, health Use the smallest amount https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resource/sss026-


    hazard. Causes serious eye possible. salicylic-acid-asprin-salol-and-oil-of-
    damage; harmful if swallowed. wintergreen.pdf
    Wear eye protection.

    Ensure good ventilation.

    Concentrated sulfuric acid Corrosive. Danger. It causes Use lowest concentration https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resource/sss022-
    severe skin burns and eye possible sulfuric-vi-acid.pdf
    damage. It reacts violently,
    Use the smallest volume
    becoming very hot, when
    possible
    mixed with water.
    Wear eye protection

    Disposals: Carried out by: Julia AL Kaouri

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