If a fire were to start, especially if the mattress is made of synthetic poly-foams, it could quickly spread and become dangerous. That’s why fiberglass is commonly used in many memory foam mattresses. It acts as a barrier to slow down or prevent the fire from spreading, providing an ad...
70 % nitric acid (or less) is what you will have in your lab. Thankfully, you don’t need to worry about the other grades. How to Dispose of HNO3Safely See “How to Dispose of HCl Safely” above. Aqua Regia Let’s move into the more interesting, exotic, and dangerous stuff. Aqua...
Sodium hypochlorite also is added to municipal drinking water to kill dangerous waterborne organisms like the bacterium Salmonella typhi, which causes typhoid fever and killed many people before water disinfection and antibiotic treatment became common. Chlorine bleach kills Vibrio cholerae, the bacterium t...
OxiClean. I tried this and didn’t like the results as much unless I mixed with other chemicals, which can actually be very dangerous. See Oxiclean + Ammonia = POSSIBLY DEADLY. What types of grout surfaces can this technique be used this on? The methods below work on both sanded and un...
Why Is Urea Important? In our bodies, urea is a safe container for eliminating excess nitrogenous waste in the body, ensuring we don’t have a dangerous buildup of ammonia in the liver. Furthermore, urea plays a role in the reabsorption of water in the kidneys, and is important for main...
What is the chemical effect of an acid on molecules present in water? Asbestos is a material that is chemically extremely unreactive. Yet, it is considered very dangerous. Please explain why asbestos is dangerous. How does it harm humans? Where are you potentially exposed to...
Check out this video to see our Fantastic Foamy Fountain in action. The experiment uses Hydrogen peroxide and dry yeast. Hydrogen peroxide is similar to water but has an extra oxygen atom. This makes it more dangerous, and only adults should handle the hydrogen peroxide. ...
Is a sea salt cleanse dangerous? It’s possible that salt water flushes can cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting or weakness in some people, but most of the time heavy metal detoxes and cleanses using salt water are safe. If you have a history of serious digestive issues or high blood pr...
Borax can be dangerous if ingested, so be extra careful when using it as a weed killer if you have any young children or pets. You should never apply borax as a weed killer near any garden areas where you grow food. Remember to be cautious with borax applications in general because over...
How to remove cement stains from brick with acid You may have seen hydrochloric acid recommended for removing mortar or cement. It’ll get the job done but it’s dangerous stuff to handle so you need to be careful – wearing safety equipment and testing the acid on a small area before yo...