Cleanup

Filtration Waste and Setup

Dispose of used filter paper and solid drying agent (MgSO₄ ) in the Chemically Contaminated Waste container.

To clean the vacuum flask, start by removing the vacuum line and washing both the inside and outside with soap and water. Once you've done that, dry the outside with paper towels. Rinse the inside of the flask with ~1 mL of acetone and dispose of the waste into a beaker. Apply glycerol lubricant to the side arm before reattaching the vacuum line. Remaining acetone can be removed by opening the vacuum line and placing the neck of the flask on the bench top in an inverted position. This will create a partial vacuum, assisting the evaporation of the acetone. Dispose of the waste acetone in the one-gallon BSC container.