Difference between revisions of "Corrosive"
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: [[Corrosive]] [[chemical]]s will damage some [[material]]s more than others. | : [[Corrosive]] [[chemical]]s will damage some [[material]]s more than others. | ||
: [[Acid]]s are [[corrosive]] to [[metal]]s but not usually [[ceramic]]s or [[glass]]. | : [[Acid]]s are [[corrosive]] to [[metal]]s but not usually [[ceramic]]s or [[glass]]. | ||
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| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *[[Safety Goggles]] - To reduce the chance of any getting in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *[[Safety Gloves]] - To reduce the chance of any getting on the [[skin]]. | ||
| + | *Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the [[skin]]. | ||
==Key Stage 4== | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
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: [[Corrosive]] [[chemical]]s will damage some [[material]]s more than others. | : [[Corrosive]] [[chemical]]s will damage some [[material]]s more than others. | ||
: [[Acid]]s are [[corrosive]] to [[metal]]s but not usually [[ceramic]]s or [[glass]]. | : [[Acid]]s are [[corrosive]] to [[metal]]s but not usually [[ceramic]]s or [[glass]]. | ||
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| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *[[Safety Goggles]] - To reduce the chance of any getting in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *[[Safety Gloves]] - To reduce the chance of any getting on the [[skin]]. | ||
| + | *Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the [[skin]]. | ||
Revision as of 09:45, 31 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A corrosive substance is one which can break down other materials or damage the skin.
About Corrosive Chemicals
- Corrosive chemicals can cause a rash if they get on the skin without immediately being washed off.
- Some corrosive chemicals are a gas and will damage the lungs if inhaled.
- Corrosive chemicals will damage some materials more than others.
- Acids are corrosive to metals but not usually ceramics or glass.
Precautions
- Safety Goggles - To reduce the chance of any getting in the eyes.
- Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the eyes.
- Safety Gloves - To reduce the chance of any getting on the skin.
- Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the skin.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A corrosive substance is one which can break down other materials or damage the skin.
About Corrosive Chemicals
- Corrosive chemicals can cause a rash if they get on the skin without immediately being washed off.
- Some corrosive chemicals are a gas and will damage the lungs if inhaled.
- Corrosive chemicals will damage some materials more than others.
- Acids are corrosive to metals but not usually ceramics or glass.
Precautions
- Safety Goggles - To reduce the chance of any getting in the eyes.
- Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the eyes.
- Safety Gloves - To reduce the chance of any getting on the skin.
- Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the skin.