Hazard Analysis for Fischer Esterification

 

 

 

Hazard

Scenario

1.      Sulfuric acid

Drop of acid on gloves, and your head itches.

2.      Heating reaction in cracked rb flask

Removes goggles to wipe sweat from forehead next to hotplate.

3.      Beaker of ethanol on edge of bench

Walking in lab with lab coat unbuttoned.

4.      Reaction in hood

Sash pushed all the way up.