Lab Equipment Function #1

Chemical Gloves

• Protect the skin from aggressive chemicals, thick and stops between wrist and elbow
• Protect the face and neck from chemical splashes
• Pressurized canister containing chemicals that suppress fire

Lab Apron

• Protect the skin from mild chemicals, thin and stops at the wrist

• Protect the skin from aggressive chemicals, thick and stops between wrist and elbow

• Protect the skin and clothing from chemicals, usually made of waterproof material.

Examination Gloves

• Protect the skin from aggressive chemicals, thick and stops between wrist and elbow

• Protect the face and neck from chemical splashes

• Protect the skin from mild chemicals, thin and stops at the wrist

Lab Coat

• Protect the skin and clothing from chemicals, usually made of cloth.
• Protect the skin and clothing from chemicals, usually made of waterproof material.
• Protect the skin from mild chemicals, thin and stops at the wrist

Chemical Splash Goggles

• Protect the skin and clothing from chemicals, usually made of cloth.

• Protect the skin and clothing from chemicals, usually made of waterproof material.

• Protect the eyes from liquid splashes and vapors

Fire Blanket

• Specially treated fabric that is designed to smother small fires.
• Designed to wash chemicals from the face & eyes
• A tool used to record written information regarding a lab

Face Shield

• Specially treated fabric that is designed to smother small fires.

• Protect the face and neck from chemical splashes

• Pressurized canister containing chemicals that suppress fire

Fire Extinguisher

• Pressurized canister containing chemicals that suppress fire
• Specially treated fabric that is designed to smother small fires.
• Designed to wash chemicals from the face & eyes

Lab Notebook

• A tool used to record written information regarding a lab
• A tool the magnifies the image of an object
• A bottle that contains chemicals prior to use in an experiment

Wash Bottle

• A cylindrical vessel that is used to hold liquids during an experiment.  It can be heated, and you can stir in it.  It has graduated markings but is not precise.

• Also called a conical flask, it has a flat bottom, a sloped conical body and a short vertical cylindrical neck

• A semi-transparent bottle with a tapered spout.  Its purpose is to produce a small stream of liquid when squeezed.