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BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE HAZARDS YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF WHEN YOU WORK WITH
a) TERT-BUTYL METHYL ETHER
b) 3M HCL
(a) Tert-butyl methyl ether
Hazards : It is flammable and irritating. Can affect you when breathed in which may irritate the nose and throat. It may also be absorbed through the skin and can cause irritation to the skin and eyes. Exposure can result in difficulty concentrating, headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, and lightheadedness and may also affect the liver and kidneys. Very important is that it is a highly flammable liquid and thus can be a major fire hazard is not handled properly. Use dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or other foaming agent, as water may not be effective in fighting fires.
(b) 3M HCl Hazards :
It is toxic and will produce large amount of CO2 when added to NaHCO3 resulting in a large amount of foaming.
Strongly corrosive to body tissue and is moderately toxic by ingestion. It can cause severe damage to the eyes, skin, lungs, and the entire respiratory system if inhaled