Storage of Chemicals

Question 1

5 chemical categories

Answer 1

acids, bases, flammables, oxidizers, and water-reactive chemicals

Question 2

examples of organic acids

Answer 2

formic, glacial acetic, citric

Question 3

examples of inorganic acids

Answer 3

hydrochloric, nitric, sulfuric

Question 4

examples of oxidizing acids

Answer 4

chromic, nitric, perchloric, sulfuric

Question 5

examples of bases

Answer 5

ammonium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide

Question 6

examples of flammables

Answer 6

acetone, alcohols, xylene

Question 7

examples of oxidizers

Answer 7

nitric acid, perchloric acid, sulfuric acid, acetic acid (CH3COOH), potassium chloride (KCl), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)

Question 8

examples water-reactive chemicals

Answer 8

sodium, potassium

Question 9

storage guidelines for acids

Answer 9

store below counter level or in acid cabinets. Separate from flammable and combustible material, bases, and active metals. separate organic acids from inorganic acids. separate oxidizing acids from organic acids

Question 10

storage guidelines for bases

Answer 10

separate from acids. store inorganic hydroxides in polyethylene containers

Question 11

storage guidelines for flammables

Answer 11

limit amount in work area. store in approved safety cans or cabinets. separate from oxidizing acids and oxidizers

Question 12

storage guidelines for oxidizers

Answer 12

separate from reducing agents, flammable, and combustible materials

Question 13

storage guidelines for water-reactive chemicals

Answer 13

keep away from water. store in a dry, cool place