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Burning Magnesium Ribbon: Are students allowed to burn magnesium ribbon in a Bunsen burner flame using tongs as a class activity or should it just be a teacher demo?
This downloadable document provides information regarding appropriate footwear in the school science laboratory.
This downloadable document contains a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the use of fire blankets
This downloadable document contains a standard operating procedure (SOP) for the use of fire extinguishers
Waste chemical disposal: We are in western Sydney and are looking for an economical way of disposing of both solution and solid chemical waste and surplus chemicals .
Chemical Cell: Acidified Potassium Dichromate
Chemical Storage Timeframes: I was wondering if there are any guidelines that
Aluminium powder: I have just purchased some Aluminium powder and the MSDS from the supplier ( Chem supply ) states Non Hazardous and Non dangerous goods.