PROPERTY GUIDE CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITYWhat are the Acids & Bases type of chemicals in the Property?
LESSON OBJECTIVES At the end of the lesson, staff should be able to: Know the impact of combining acid and base Reduce accident related to chemicals Improve the program for chemical safety 1 2 3
WHAT ARE THE CHEMICAL COMMON TO THE PROPERTY? Type of chemical • Acid • Base
ACID • An acid is a substance that produces hydrogen ions (H+) in water, yielding a sour taste, a pH less than 7, and the ability to turn blue litmus paper red
BASE • base is a substance that accepts protons, releases hydroxide ions (OH−) in water, or donates electrons, usually acting as the opposite of an acid. • Bases feel slippery, taste bitter, turn red litmus paper blue, and have a pH greater than 7
COMMON CHEMMICALS IN THE PROPERTY
Here is a list of common acids: • Sani Care • Terranova • Vinegar – weak acetic acid • Carbonated soda – phosphoric, carbonic, and sometimes citric acid • Battery acid – sulfuric acid • Aspirin – acetylsalicylic acid • Muriatic acid – hydrochloric acid • Zonrox • Hydrogen peroxide • Baker’s ammonia–ammonium bicarbonate • Brewed coffee or tea • Alcohol ACIDS AND BASES Here is a list of common bases: • Declogger • 3M Stainless • Steel Cleaner • Glass Cleaner • Ammonia • Baking soda – sodium bicarbonate • Washing soda – sodium carbonate • Soap – Either sodium or potassium hydroxide • Detergents • Shampoo • Borax • Chlorine bleach • Toothpaste • Chalk – calcium carbonate • Drain cleaner
Here is a list of common acids: • Sani Care • Terranova • Vinegar – weak acetic acid • Carbonated soda – phosphoric, carbonic, and sometimes citric acid • Battery acid – sulfuric acid • Aspirin – acetylsalicylic acid • Muriatic acid – hydrochloric acid • Zonrox • Hydrogen peroxide • Baker’s ammonia–ammonium bicarbonate • Brewed coffee or tea • Alcohol ACIDS
BASES Here is a list of common bases: • Declogger • 3M Stainless • Steel Cleaner • Glass Cleaner • Ammonia • Baking soda – sodium bicarbonate • Washing soda – sodium carbonate • Soap – Either sodium or potassium hydroxide • Detergents • Shampoo • Borax • Chlorine bleach • Toothpaste • Chalk – calcium carbonate • Drain cleaner • Plaster
BASE BASE DANGEROUS COMBINATION Produces chloramine gas Effects: • Breathing difficulty • Lung damage • Can be fatal in enclosed spaces (Zonrox / Chlorine bleach). Ammonia RESULTS + +
ACID BASE DANGEROUS COMBINATION Produces chlorine gas Effects: • Burning eyes and lungs • Can cause suffocation Bleach Acids (Vinegar, Muriatic acid, Battery acid, Soda) RESULTS + +
ACID BASE DANGEROUS COMBINATION Produces oxygen gas + heat Can cause: • Pressure buildup (explosion risk in containers) BleachHydrogen peroxide RESULTS + +
ACID BASE DANGEROUS COMBINATION Produces toxic fumes • Very irritating and harmful to lungs BleachAlcohol RESULTS + +
ACID BASE DANGEROUS COMBINATION When combined: • Violent neutralization reaction • Rapid heat release (exothermic) • Pipe damage • Cracking or bursting • Backflow of chemicals Heat and Splattering The reaction can become very hot • Can cause: • Boiling and splashing of corrosive liquid • Severe skin or eye burns mixing can release: • Chlorine gas (if bleach-type is present) Effects: • Difficulty breathing • Lung irritation • Possible poisoning in enclosed spaces DecloggersSani Care RESULTS + +
ACID BASE DANGEROUS COMBINATION When combined: It creates • Fumes / Vapor Risk • Possible release of: • Irritating chemical fumes Effects: • Headache • Dizziness • Eye/nose irritation Flammability Risk • 3M cleaner is often flammable • Mixing with another chemical: • Can increase vapor formation • Raises fire risk, especially in enclosed areas 3M Stainless Steel Cleaner Terranova RESULTS + +
ACIDS BASES DANGEROUS COMBINATION • Chemical name: (Ethyl Alcohol) • Chemical brand: Vinz Viman • Hazard: Flammable and Irritant DANGEROUS: Alcohol + Bleach (Hypochlorite) = Chloroform: If your glass cleaner contains bleach, mixing it with alcohol creates chloroform. This is highly toxic and can cause dizziness, nausea, loss of consciousness, and damage to the eyes, lungs, liver, and • Chemical name: Jabon Glass Cleaner • Chemical brand: Jabon • Hazard: Irritant
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Always check the compatibility of the chemical. you can check the chemical details thru SDS. Safety First!
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