EXPERIMENT 5: GAS LAWS

List of Chemicals

CHM021L/A05
GROUP 6:
Santiago, Keisha A.
Hernandez, Angelica T.
Prado, Germaine
Natividad, Maria Criselda
Briones, Bea Patricia

1. Copper wire
 FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point: N/A
Fire or Explosion Hazard: None
Note: Copper is nonflammable, although sparks from other operations may ignite flammable or
combustible materials. Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials. Fire fighters
should use self-contained breathing apparatus as deemed necessary
 HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Fine powders, granules and fumes from welding or abrasive operations may pose a health
hazard. When burned, soldered or brazed copper wire and solder or brazing material may give off fumes
that cause eye and/or respiratory irritation. Use adequate local exhaust to prevent irritation and
maintain fume levels below OSHA ceiling limits.
Short Term Exposure: Dust and fumes irritate the eyes, nose and throat. Symptoms may
include cough, metallic taste in mouth, fever, fatigue and nausea.
Long Term Exposure: Watering of the eyes, headaches, difficulty in breathing, coughing,
severe chest pains and in acute cases, lung disease, lung fibrosis, pneumoconiosis or neurological
damage.
Emergency First Aid Procedure:
• In case of fume inhalation, remove from exposure and consult a physician.
• In case of eye contact, flush with large amounts of water for at least fifteen minutes. Seek medical
attention.
• In case of ingestion, seek immediate medical attention. Carcinogenic assessment: Copper has not been
identified as a known or suspected carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA.
(Source: http://www.mwswire.com/safetydata/barecopper.pdf)

2. Magnesium ribbon
 Potential Acute Health Effects:
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of
ingestion, of inhalation.
 Potential Chronic Health Effects:
 CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
(Source: http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924535)

3. Concentrated HCl
 Potential Acute Health Effects:
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant,
corrosive), of ingestion, . Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation (lung sensitizer). Non-corrosive for
lungs. Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue damage particularly on mucous membranes of eyes,
mouth and respiratory tract. Skin contact may produce burns. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce
severe irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath. Severe
over-exposure can result in death. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and
itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
 Potential Chronic Health Effects:
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 3 (Not
classifiable for human.) by IARC [Hydrochloric acid]. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to
kidneys, liver, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, Circulatory System, teeth.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target p. 2 organs damage. Repeated or
prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to
frequent attacks of bronchial infection. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce
general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.
(Source: http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924285)

4. Concentrated NH4OH
 Potential Acute Health Effects:
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of
ingestion, . Non-corrosive to the eyes. Non-corrosive for lungs. Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue
damage particularly on mucous membranes of eyes, mouth and respiratory tract. Skin contact may
produce burns. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory tract,
characterized by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath. Severe over-exposure can result in death.
Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is
characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
 Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or
yeast. [Ammonia, anhydrous]. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not
available. The substance is toxic p. 2 to upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Repeated or prolonged
exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged contact with
spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged
exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of bronchial
infection. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by
an accumulation in one or many human organs.
(Source: http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9922918)

5. Dilute HCl
 HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects :
Eye : Corrosive to eyes.
Contamination of eyes may result in serious injury.
Skin : Contact with skin may result in irritation.
Harmful in contact with the skin
Inhaled : Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Swallowed : Will cause damage to the mucous membranes.
Harmful if swallowed
Chronic Effects : No data
First Aid :
Eye : Immediately irrigate with copious quantity of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eyelids to be held open.
Seek immediate medical assistance.
Skin : Wash affected areas with copious quantities of water immediately.
If irritation occurs seek medical advice.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.
Treat skin and clothing with 1% sodium bicarbonate solution to neutralize acid residues.
Inhaled : Remove victim to fresh air.
Employ artificial respiration if indicated.
Seek medical attention.
Swallowed : Poison Information Centres in each State capital city can provide additional assistance for
scheduled poisons.
Rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately.
Give water or milk to drink.
DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical assistance.
(Source: http://www.tps.com.au/msds/msds%20-%20hydrochloric%20acid%20dilute.pdf)

Internet Sources:
 http://www.mwswire.com/safetydata/barecopper.pdf
 http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924535
 http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924285
 http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9922918
 http://www.tps.com.au/msds/msds%20-%20hydrochloric%20acid%20dilute.pdf