10.2 Where can I find hazard information for a chemical?
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This article is from the Chemistry FAQ, by Bruce Hamilton B.Hamilton@irl.cri.nz with numerous contributions by others.
10.2 Where can I find hazard information for a chemical?
Chemical suppliers usually include common hazard information in their
catalogues. Merck and Hawley also list some information. Large compilations
include Sax, Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials [2],
Sigma-Aldrich Library of Chemical Safety Data [3], CRC Handbook of
Laboratory Safety [4], and Hazards in the Chemical Laboratory [5]. It is very
important to realise that hazard information is frequently updated, and so
information should be complemented with an online search of safety databases.
If the chemical is already being used at your site, it is probable that the
Safety Officer or Laboratory Manager already have the required information.
The Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards [6], can be used to check for
possible hazardous reactions. Highly toxic, radioactive, and carcinogenic
compounds require special precautions, and the Safety Officer or Laboratory
Manager should be able to provide the appropriate resources to ascertain if
the compound can be handled safely.
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