Corrosives Common corrosive acids Sulfuric acid – battery acid, drain opener, cleaner Acetic acid – contained in vinegar Hydrochloric muriatic acid acid – also called 1a.
Download ReportTranscript Corrosives Common corrosive acids Sulfuric acid – battery acid, drain opener, cleaner Acetic acid – contained in vinegar Hydrochloric muriatic acid acid – also called 1a.
Corrosives Common corrosive acids Sulfuric acid – battery acid, drain opener, cleaner Acetic acid – contained in vinegar Hydrochloric muriatic acid acid – also called 1a Common corrosive acids Nitric acid – also an oxidizing agent Chromic acid Hydrofluoric acid – a very strong acid that can be used to etch glass Corrosive acids you work with 1b Common corrosive bases Ammonium hydroxide – contained in household ammonia products Potassium Sodium hydroxide – potash hydroxide – lye 1c Common corrosive bases Calcium lime Sodium hydroxide – hydrated carbonate – soda ash Corrosive bases you work with 1d Recognizing corrosives Corrosives can be liquids, powders, pellets, or gases Most odor have a strong, irritating 2a Recognizing corrosives Read the label Litmus paper test 2b Chemistry of corrosives Can be either acids or bases Chemically Contact pH reactive with metal level 3 Health hazards of corrosives Explained in MSDSs Chemical burns to skin and the mucus membranes of your eyes, nose, mouth, and respiratory tract 4a Health hazards of corrosives Respiratory ailments due to a build up of fluid in the lungs Poisoning, many corrosives are toxic 4b Physical hazards of corrosives Explained in MSDSs Reactive with many materials. Many react with water Combustible or flammable, can easily ignite and burn 5 Engineering controls Ventilation Chemical systems transfer equipment 6a Personal protective equipment (PPE) See MSDSs for PPE recommendations You must be trained in use and demonstrate understanding 7 Safe work procedures Refer to MSDS for handling information Take fire prevention precautions Remove all jewelry Use only the amount you need 8a Safe work procedures Dispense a time from one container at When mixing, always add the corrosive to the water Be cautious about skin contact 8b Safe storage procedures Refer to MSDS for storage information Store in original container 9a Safe storage procedures Storage areas should be wellventilated Inspect containers for damage prior to use 9b Proper clean-up and disposal procedures Report all leaks and spills Follow all instructions 10a Proper clean-up and disposal procedures Collect waste corrosives in proper containers Refer to MSDS for clean-up and disposal information 10b Proper first aid and emergency procedures Refer to MSDS for first aid and emergency information Workers overexposed to corrosives must be removed to an area with fresh air 11a Proper first aid and emergency procedures In case of direct contact flush the affected area with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes Medical attention may be necessary 11b