Chapter 1, Problem 5E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The PEL, TLV, and flash point of substances are to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

➢ An organic chemistry laboratory is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which chemistry experiments, research and measurement may be performed and a chemist might use a wet laboratory and it contains various inherent toxic and hazardous chemicals like acids, alkali compounds, etc.

➢ If a person taking organic lab, he/she will stick to hazard data and references in the other handbooks and will be knowledgeable enough.

➢ “An MSDS reflects the hazards of working with the material in an occupational fashion. For example, an MSDS for paint is not highly pertinent to someone who uses a can of paint once a year, but is extremely important to someone who does this in a confined space 40 hours a week.”