Chemical Safety and Management Quiz

What does MSDS stand for?

• Material Safety Data Sheet

• Material Safety Data System

• Material Safety Data Storage

• Material Safety Data Solution

What is the purpose of MSDS?

• To provide information on controlled products

• To develop safety equipment

• To label chemical containers

• To manage chemical spills

What should be worn when handling chemicals in a laboratory?

• All of the above

• Safety shoes

• Lab coat

• Glove

Which item is not included in spill kit?

• Wipes: Acusol

• Absorbents: Sodium carbonate

• Absorbents: Sodium nitrate

• Neoprene

What should be used to neutralize an acid spill?

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Vinegar

• Calcium polyphosphide

• Zinc dust

What type of container should be used to store flammable liquid waste?

• Glass container

• Cardboard container

• Metal container

• Plastic container

What should be used to clean up a mercury spill?

• Vacuum cleaner

• Water and soap

• Broom

• Sulfur powder

What should not be done when cleaning up a mercury spill?

• Walk around if shoes are contaminated

• Use a vacuum cleaner

• Use a broom

• Pour mercury down the sink

Solvent waste must be kept in appropriate container. Halogenated container is coded with....

• SW 332

• SW 322

• SW 323

• SW 232

What should be used to test the pH of a spill after neutralization?

• pH paper

• Acusol

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Alizarin