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Health Hazard: 4=Deadly, 3=Extreme danger, 2=Hazardous, 1=Slightly hazardous, 0=Normal Material
Fire Hazard: Flash Point- 4=Below 73 F, 3=Below 100 F, 2=Below 200 F, 1=Above 200 F, 0=Will not burn
Specific Hazard: OX=Oxidizer, W(strikethrough)=Use no water, SA=Simple asphyxiant
Reactivity: 4=May detonate, 3=Shock and heat may detonate, 2=Violent chemical change, 1=Unstable if heated, 0=Stable
Below are general references for various hazards that are associated with the RAWC Lab:
1. General Lab Safety Regulations
SDSU Laboratory and Occupational Health Library
Lab Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Lab Waste Management
Pregnancy and Reproductive Health
Chemical Waste Compliance Tips for Laboratories
Lab Fire Safety
Laboratory Fume Hoods Recommended Work Practices
Refrigeration/Freezing of Flammable Liquids
Fire Extinguishers
2. Handling Pyrophorics
Guidelines for Pyrophoric Materials
Handling Air-Sensitive Reagents
Procedures for Safe Use of Pyrophoric Liquid Reagents
Pyrophoric Liquid Safety - Video
Handling Pyrophoric Materials - Video
3. Handling Peroxides
Working with Organic Peroxides in the Academic Lab