The following are extracts from the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for three different chemicals. Name them! Chemical #1 FIRE: Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Breathing high concentrations (greater than 75 molar percent) causes symptoms of hyperoxia which includes cramps, nausea, dizziness, hypothermia, amblyopia, respiratory difficulties, bradycardia, fainting spells, and convulsions capable of leading to death. For additional information on hyperoxia, see Compressed Gas Association’s Pamphlet P-14. EYES: ACUTE HAZARD/SYMPTOMS: Redness. PREVENTION: Safety goggles. FIRST AID: First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: Compressed gas. PHYSICAL DANGERS: The gas is heavier than air. CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials, with risks of fire and explosion hazard. ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: Lungs may be affected by inhalation of high concentrations. Symptoms may be delayed. Chemical #2 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: CAUTION! May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Nuisance dust. High concentrations may irritate eyes and respiratory tract. LAB PROTECTIVE EQUIP: Goggles; lab coat; proper gloves POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS: Ingestion: Extremely large oral dosages may produce gastrointestinal disturbances. FIRST AID MEASURES: Ingestion: If large amounts were swallowed, give water to drink and get medical advice. HANDLING AND STORAGE: Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from any source of heat or ignition. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. Chemical #3 LAB PROTECTIVE EQUIP: Goggles; lab coat; proper gloves POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS: Inhalation: 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. Hypertonic salt solutions can produce violent inflammatory reactions in the gastrointestinal tract. Skin Contact: May irritate damaged skin; absorption can occur with effects similar to those via ingestion. Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. FIRST AID MEASURES: Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty. Ingestion: If large amounts were swallowed, give water to drink and get medical advice. Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops. Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation persists. HANDLING AND STORAGE: Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Materials-safety types are such worry-warts. I never worry about such th SHIT! OW!! 2. Sugar. 3. Salt? ----------------------------- Probably got them wrong, but I'll shamelessly add 2 more riddles as an armchair materials scient(olog)ist: 4- Most powerful/versatile/widely-reactive solvent on Earth: Water 5- Weightless, stronger than diamond, zero thermal expansion/breakdown, yet easily malleable until formed: Unobtanium
1. The hyperoxia was a bit of a clue, admit it. 3. Must be salt. There was an even bigger clue there in "hypertonic salt solution" Is chemical 2. Flour Flour is a powerful explosive in cloud form.
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He was in The Rock and Ghost Rider... Lumpy Budgie is a great actor. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Is it Rock Hudson? No, got it, it's Nickel-ass Cage. Good clue, but where's the donkey. (Don't answer that)
That's more difficult. John Loadeddownwithtons of stuff? John Sepiatonedphotograph? John Barrow John Wheeler
Johnsepiatonedphotograph was a scientist? Oh right, and John Barrowman, head of Torchwood is not a scientist?
This thread has gone astray from my original post, but how much amusement can you find in MSDSs anyhow? As my original post was a bit whimsical itself, I'm fine with moving it to free thoughts. Let the discussion run free!
"Let me through, I'm a scientist. I'll investigate." Blam! Blam! Blam! "Yup, just as I thought, that's a dead alien."
