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The MSDS for glacial acetic acid says that it is a flammable liquid that can severely burn any human tissue it comes in contact with. It reacts with bases, various metals, and strong oxidizing agents. Its vapors can form explosive mixtures with air.
Based on this information, which statement is applicable to glacial acetic acid?
It should be heated to remove moisture and stored on a lab shelf.
It should be handled on a clean, dry area of the lab bench.
It should be stored in an iron container, away from open flames.
It should be handled in a fume hood, away from open flames.
Based on this information, which statement is applicable to glacial acetic acid?
It should be heated to remove moisture and stored on a lab shelf.
It should be handled on a clean, dry area of the lab bench.
It should be stored in an iron container, away from open flames.
It should be handled in a fume hood, away from open flames.
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"It should be handled in a fume hood, away from open flames."
Reason: glacial acetic acid is flammable, corrosive and its vapors can form explosive mixtures with air, so vapors must be controlled (fume hood) and sources of ignition avoided. Heating it or storing it in iron is unsafe (it reacts with metals and heat increases vapor/flash risk), and leaving it on an open bench does not control vapors or spills.
Reason: glacial acetic acid is flammable, corrosive and its vapors can form explosive mixtures with air, so vapors must be controlled (fume hood) and sources of ignition avoided. Heating it or storing it in iron is unsafe (it reacts with metals and heat increases vapor/flash risk), and leaving it on an open bench does not control vapors or spills.
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