Safety Information

Please read through the experiment instructions and any safety precautions before beginning. Make sure to choose a location where you will be free of interruptions and distractions. It is important to be observant while handling chemicals. While these are commonly found in households, please remember you are performing an experiment and should treat these materials with respect and care. It is the responsibility of the student to read and understand the experiment before beginning work and ask any questions necessary.

Chemicals

• Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

  • Mild irritant to the eyes

• Acetic acid, 5-8% (vinegar)

  • Corrosive if 10-80%

  • Irritant at low concentrations

Physical Hazards

• Confinement of a reaction

• Too high of pressure can lead to overpressurization

  • Using a secondary container such as a bucket with a lid will help contain

PPE

You are required to wear safety glasses if you do not perform this experiment in a secondary container (bucket with a lid). Safety glasses are highly recommended even with the secondary container as it is always good practice for the lab. The materials in this experiment do not require gloves but if you have them available, they are encouraged.

Notes on the Experiment

• Do not exceed 5 g (1 tsp) amount of baking soda and 120 g (0.5 cup) amount of acetic acid (vinegar).

• Wash your hands before and after performing the experiment.

• Choose a location with sufficient ventilation.

• While these chemicals are common household items, they can be irritating to the eyes. If material gets into your eye, you should rinse your eyes for 15 minutes with water.

• Do not hold bag containing sodium bicarbonate and acetic acid close to your face. Keep at least arms distance away.

Safety Resources

https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/chemical-safety.html

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