Name: Chloee D.
Montenegro VII – OLHR Science November 11,2020
NAME OF
ELEMENT
COMPOUN USES
PRESENT
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Water H2O Water can be used for direct
and indirect purposes. Direct
purposes include bathing,
drinking, and cooking, while
examples of indirect
purposes are the use of
water in processing wood to
make paper and in producing
steel for automobiles. The
bulk of the world's water use
is for agriculture, industry,
and electricity.
Salt NaCl Salt has long been used for
flavoring and for preserving
food. It has also been used
in tanning, dyeing, and
bleaching, and the
production of pottery, soap,
and chlorine. Today, it is
widely used in the chemical
industry.
Vinegar CH3COOH Vinegar is commonly used in
food preparation, in
particular pickling liquids,
vinaigrettes, and other salad
dressings. It is an ingredient
in sauces, such as hot sauce,
mustard, ketchup, and
mayonnaise. Vinegar is
sometimes used in chutneys.
It is often used as a
condiment on its own, or as a
part of other condiments.
Alcohol C3CH2OH Alcohol is an addictive
psychoactive drug, widely
used amongst adults and
teenagers to get high.
Ethanol is the clear colorless
liquid, which is widely used in
PRECAUTIONARY
MEASURES
Observe drinking water
safety advisory. When
uncertain of the
cleanliness of the drinking
water, boil to sanitize
from bacteria and other
microorganisms. (Applies
when there is no other
source of clean drinkable
water)
May cause mild irritation
to the respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Very large
doses can cause
vomiting, diarrhea, and
prostration. Dehydration
and congestion occur in
most internal organs.
May be a hazardous if not
used in a safe and
appropriate manner. This
liquid is highly corrosive
to the skin and eyes and,
because of this, must be
handled with extreme
care. This can also be
damaging to the internal
organs if ingested or in
the case of vapor
inhalation.
Drink responsibly with
supervision. Long term
consumption of alcohol
may result to liver
complications.
 the manufacturing of beer,
whiskey, wines and so on. It
is also used as an antiseptic
in medical wipes and hand
sanitizers.
Sucrose C12H22O11 Sucrose is the common sugar
which again forms the major
ingredient in baking and
cooking. Apart from enjoying
sucrose through various
desserts and beverages, they
are extensively used in
pharmaceutical industries,
where they act as an additive
in medicinal drugs (which
taste utterly terrible) to make
them more palatable.
Sucrose is produced naturally
in plants, from where the
table sugar is refined.
Soap RCOO–Na Soaps are products that are
used for personal hygiene,
cleaning floor, laundry, and
dish washing. They are also
used as ingredients in dry
cleaning solutions, antiseptic
agents, lubricating oils, and
gasoline.
Toothpaste CaCO3 or Toothpaste is used to
NaF promote oral hygiene: it is an
abrasive that aids in
removing dental plaque and
food from the teeth, assists
in suppressing halitosis, and
delivers active ingredients
(most commonly fluoride) to
May cause irritation if
contacted with skin or
eyes. In case of contact,
flush skin, or eyes with
water for 15 minutes.
Consumption should be
modulated since Sucrose
may raise your blood
sugar, and too much can
rupture blood vessels and
cause mouth problems
such as cavities and gum
disease.
May cause irritation and
infection if not compatible
with skin type or not used
appropriately. Make sure
your face is wet and well-
rinsed before you wash it
with bar soap. Your
hands should be clean
before you begin. Work
the soap into a nice
lather and apply it to your
face with your hands.
Gently massage it into
your skin with a circular
motion for about 30
seconds.
Rinse properly. Do not
swallow. Mouth/gum
irritation may infrequently
occur. Potentially harmful
chemicals in toothpaste
can affect the health of
your teeth and gums as
well as your general
 help prevent tooth decay health. With the Food
(dental caries) and gum and Drug Administration
disease (gingivitis). (FDA) regulations, all
toothpaste with fluoride,
or claims for oral health,
must add a WARNING on
the back of the label.
Baking NaHCO3 Baking powder is the The only real safety
Powder compound consisting of concern with baking soda
sodium, hydrogen, and is that it can cause eye
carbonate ions. It is used in irritation and redness
baking cakes and desserts. It according to the
is also used in neutralizing International Chemical
stomach acidity. Moreover, it Safety Card. Flushing the
can be used as a natural eyes with water for
deodorant. several minutes and then
seeing a doctor is
recommended if it gets in
your eyes. Other than
that, baking soda is very
safe.
Mouthwash H2O2 Mouth wash is an antiseptic Hydrogen peroxide can
(Hydrogen solution which is used to be toxic if ingested,
Peroxide) reduce the antibacterial load inhaled, or by contact
in our oral cavity. Hydrogen with the skin or eyes.
Peroxide is used to kill Inhalation of household
bacteria, soothes bleeding strength hydrogen
gums, sore throat and as a peroxide (3%) can cause
teeth whitener. Along with respiratory irritation.
these uses, it is widely used Exposure to household
in industries such as strength hydrogen
electronic industry where it is peroxide can cause mild
used as an oxidizing and ocular irritation.
cleaning agent in the
manufacturing process of
semiconductors and printed
circuit boards.
Acetone CH3COCH3 Nail paint remover is a widely Use carefully. Acetone‐
used cosmetic found on the free nail polish removers
dressing table of most of the are widely used and
women. It breaks down nail perceived as safe.
polish, making it easy to However, an ingredient γ‐
remove with a cotton swab butyrolactone (GBL) is
or cloth. It is widely used readily converted into γ‐
because it can easily mix hydroxybutyrate (GHB),
with water and evaporates which has well‐known
quickly in the air. Acetone toxic effects.
not only removes nail polish
but is also helpful in
removing gum, oil, and other
sticky substances from raw
textiles like cotton or silk. Its
chemical name is acetone or
propanol and is a colorless
liquid.