Solvent Extractions Safety

摘要

This month's safety issue deals with solvent extractions. Refluxing extractions are so common and have been performed safely so many times in most labs that analysts tend to become complacent about the potential for accidents when bringing highly flammable liquids in contact with a heat source. This is a good area to perform a safety audit to make sure that the equipment is in good shape and that appropriate precautions are taken. Examine the glassware to make sure that there are no scratches that can cause it to break on heating.