Risk assessment – Titration practical.
Adama reeves
Hazardous Nature of the Total quantities Control measures
substances being hazards (e.g. and (precautions)
used toxic/ flammable) concentrations
being used or
made
Sodium hydroxide ▪ Use the smallest
solution 100cm3 amount possible.
▪ Wear eye protection
including when
I. Danger: causes
making/disposing of
severe skin
solution.
burns and eye
▪ Use the lowest
damage.
concentration possible.
II. Harmful
▪ Protect the face when
III. Corrosive
transferring/dispensing
IV. Sodium
hydroxide large quantities for
solution corrosive substances
Methyl orange
indicator ▪ Use the lowest
2-3 drops of concentration possible
I. Toxic
indicator and wear eye
II. Corrosive
protection.
III. Irritant
▪ Reduce the risk of skin
IV. Environ. Hazard
contact by wearing
V. Harmful
disposable gloves.
▪ Avoid naked flames if
Toxic if swallowed/in using flammable
contact with skin/if
inhaled; causes severe
solvents.
skin burns & eye damage.
may cause allergy or
asthma symptoms or
breathing difficulties if
inhaled; may cause
genetic defects. causes
damages to organs
through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
Glassware: Trips and cuts due ▪ Take care when
to broken glass. handling glass
o Beaker – Cuts from damaged objects; keep away
250cm3 or broken glass from edge of desk.
(two) ▪ If equipment is
o Pipette -
broken whether is
25cm3
o Burette contains solution or
o Volumetric not, let staff know
flask – immediately.
250cm3
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Risk assessment – Titration practical. Adama reeves
o Glass rod ▪ If cuts do happen
o Conical flask elevate cuts, apply
– 250cm3 pressure, do not
(two) remove glass from
wound, seek
medical assistance
(let staff know
immediately)
White tile N/A N/A
▪ Handle tile with
care.
▪ Place in centre of
desk, avoid edge.
▪ Remove
obstructions, e.g.,
bags, jewellery.
Sodium
hydrogensulfate Currently not 100cm3
solution classified as
hazardous
Very dilute solutions (if
less than 0.1 M)
Data Table:
rough run 1 run 2 run 3
Initial volume (cm3)
Final volume (cm3)
Volume of titre used (cm3)
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Risk assessment – Titration practical. Adama reeves
rough run 1 run 2 run 3
Mean titre (cm3)
• Wear eye protection,
Anhydrous Range of 2.7-3.3g • • Avoid raising dust.
Sodium Warning: cause serious eye • • Avoid contact with
carbonate irritation. acids, especially in
sealed containers,
because large volumes
of carbon dioxide will
be formed.
How to dispose:
sodium hydroxide - Sodium hydroxide is hazardous waste and must be contained in a labelled
hazardous waste container, separately from incompatible materials. DO NOT USE WATER
OR WET METHOD. DO NOT wash into sewer.
Broken glassware- Tell teacher immediately, then glass should be put in designated glass bin
using glass dustpan and brush.
Phenolphthalein – do not pour down sink, pour down designated waste pin if necessary.
Sodium hydroxide solution and Phenolphthalein- their combined solution can generally be
treated the same way as sodium hydroxide alone because phenolphthalein is present in such
small amounts that it does not significantly alter the disposal method.
Hydrogen sulphate- pour down the sink, use large amount of water.
What to do in Emergencies
In all emergency situations, alert the responsible adult immediately. Be aware that actions
may include the following:
• In the mouth/swallowed
• Spilt on the skin or clothing.
• Spilt on the floor, bench, etc.
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Risk assessment – Titration practical. Adama reeves
In the eye- Irrigate the eye with gently running tap water for at least 20 minutes. Call
999/111. If it is necessary to go to hospital, continue washing the eye during the journey in an
ambulance.
In the mouth/ swallowed- Do no more than rinse and spit with drinking water. Do not induce
vomiting. Call 999/111.
Spilt on the floor, bench, etc. -Wipe up small amounts with a damp cloth and rinse it well.
For larger amounts, and especially for (moderately) concentrated solutions, cover with
mineral absorbent (e.g. cat litter) and scoop into a bucket. Neutralise with citric acid. Rinse
with plenty of water.
Spilt on the skin or clothing. - Remove contaminated clothing. Quickly use a dry cloth or
paper towel to wipe as much liquid off the skin as possible. Irrigate the affected area with
gently running tap water for at least 20 minutes. If a large area is affected or symptoms occur,
call 999/111. Rinse clothing.
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