NEVER STORE DANGEROUS CHEMICALS UNLESS THE CONTAINERS ARE MARKED
PLAINLY AND LEGIBLY.
NEVER STORE POISONOUS OR CORROSIVE CHEMICALS ON HIGH SHELVES.
NEVER KEEP CYANIDES IN THE PHOTO LAB.
ALWAYS USE COVERS ON STORAGE AND REPLENISHER TANKS.
USE COMMON SENSE
The following list is comprised of the most dangerous chemicals you will encounter at a photo lab and
their antidotes. It is recommended that you keep this list handy during any chemical mixing in
anticipation of an accident.
DANGEROUS PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS AND THEIR ANTIDOTES:
1.
ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL (99 1/2% pure compound of acetic acid)
Clear, colorless, strongly acid FLAMMABLE liquid. When pure, undergoes partial or complete
crystallization if kept below its melting point (61.9F) for any appreciable length of time. Flash
point: 110F; very pungent odor; DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD! Burns skin on contact;
CAUSTIC vapors injure eyes, penetrate and burn skin, and injure respiratory areas.
Add acid slowly to water, stirring constantly. Acid can cause serious burns.
Antidote, external--Flood with water immediately.
Antidote, internal--Give magnesia, chalk, or whiting in water.
2.
ACETONE
Colorless liquid; characteristic odor.
Flash point: 15F.; EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!
DANGEROUS! Use with adequate ventilation; POISONOUS and NARCOTIC volatile vapors.
Antidote, external--Flood with water immediately.
Antidote, internal--Give magnesia, chalk, or whiting in water.
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