Hydrogen Peroxide

TM 5-6640-213-14

Always wear goggles when preparing acid solutions

or when handling solutions.

If acids come in contact with the skin or eyes,

rinse immediately with large amounts of water, for

at least 15 minutes, and seek medical attention

particularly for acid splashes involving the eyes.

Under no circumstance should any base solution be

applied to the area where the acid contacted.

(b) Hydrogen Peroxide.

Handle 30 percent or stronger solutions of hydrogen

peroxide cautiously to prevent contaminating the

skin. Wash contaminated area thoroughly with

water. Do not use an acid to dilute or neutralize

a base on the skin. Use only large amounts of

fresh water.

Never handle mercury with the bare hands, and never

If mercury spill

heat it in an open container.

occurs, do not vacuum or sweep the area. This will

disperse mercury throughout the laboratory. Spills

may be cleaned up using a glass tube of about 6 cm

diameter drawn out to an opening of about 1 mm and

connected by rubber tubing to a filter flask

connected with a vacuum pump or aspirator, the

flask acting as a trap. Control of mercury vapor

should not be attempted with Flowers of Sulphur as

this is not effective. Spills must be reported to

the Environmental Science Officer providing ser-

vices to the unit.

(d) Chemical Containers.

1. Frequently check all chemical containers

having vent caps and make sure they are operable.

2. Keep containers of volatile liquids as cool

as possible. Remove caps or stoppers occasionally for venting, and

take care to gradually release any `pressure that may have developed.

3. Store heavy or bulky containers of chemicals

on the floor or as near the floor as possible.

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