RULE #3: HANDLING CHEMICALS

When handling chemicals during lab it is important to proceed with caution.  Wear gloves whenever pouring chemicals or handling them.  If there is a spill be sure to let the teacher know.  If you have to dispose of chemicals, always use the waste containers provided on your lab tables.  NEVER pour the chemicals back into the container you got it from.  If you do, whatever was in your container could cause a chemical reaction with the chemical in the original container.

Never smell a chemical directly.  You can waft  or fan the fumes toward yourself.  You can do this by waving your hand over the flask  or beaker (I will demonstrate).