Sodium hydroxide flush

Accidental contamination of a metal scoop with flake sodium hydroxide, prior to its use with zinc dust, caused ignition of the latter [1]. A stiff paste prepared from zinc dust and 10% sodium hydroxide solution attains a temperature above 100°C after exposure to air for 15 min [2], The residue of zinc dust and sodium hydroxide solution from a lecture demonstration involving zinc plating a copper coin presents a high fire risk if discarded onto paper in a waste bin, ignition of the paper having occurred on many occasions. Dissolve the residue in dilute acid before flushing away with water [3],... 

Water-soluble selenium compounds are poured down the sink in the hood and flushed with much water. Rubber stoppers and gloves can be freed from toxic compounds by soaking them for a few minutes in bromine or chlorine water and then in dilute sodium hydroxide solution. 

If you get any hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide solution on your skin, flush your skin with plenty of cold water. 

Capillary preparation procedure procedure to be followed before the first use, before the first run of the day, before each run (e.g., flush with 100 mM sodium hydroxide, flush with running buffer)... 

Chemicais that can react with and destroy tissue and other materiais bieaches such as hydrogen peroxide acids such as suifuric acid, hydrochioric acid bases such as ammonia, sodium hydroxide Wear goggles, gloves, and an apron. Immediately flush the affected area with water and notify your teacher. 

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