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oxidation of ethanol
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The Oxidation of Ethanol Safety The chemicals used in the experiment were-> Ethanol> Ethanal> Ethanoic Acid> Sodium Carbonate> Sodium Dichromate> Sulphuric Acid> Universal Indicator The above chemicals did have some hazards when in the context of this experiment. Due to these hazards, to protect from things like the Na2Cr2O7, which stains, I wore protective glasses to prevent things from entering my eyes. Below are the hazards. Ethanol - Highly flammable above 13°C causing a narcotic effect if inhalation of the vapour occurs. Toxic Dangerous with › Oxidising Agents - incontrollable reactions take place › Bromine › Mercury (??) › Silver Nitrate › Platinum › Potassium Ethanal - Extremely flammable above -27°C Harmful - risk of irreversible effects Dangerous with sulphuric acid - evident polymerisation reaction May occur Ethanoic Acid - Corrosive › Severe Burns › Flammable above 40°C › Vapour irritating to the respiratory system Brady's Reagent - Irritant to › Eyes › Skin ›...
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