Safety in the Chemical Laboratory: Chemical Wastes in Academic Labs.

Walton, Wendy A.

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ERIC Number: EJ355989

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Safety in the Chemical Laboratory: Chemical Wastes in Academic Labs.

Walton, Wendy A.

Journal of Chemical Education, v64 n3 pA69-A71 Mar 1987

Encourages instruction about disposal of hazardous wastes in college chemistry laboratories as an integral part of experiments done by students. Discusses methods such as down-the-drain disposal, lab-pack disposal, precipitation and disposal, and precipitation and recovery. Suggests that faculty and students take more responsibility for waste disposal. (TW)

Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Environmental Education, Environmental Standards, Hazardous Materials, Higher Education, Poisons, School Safety, Science and Society, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Waste Disposal, Wastes, Water Pollution

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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