1. What hazards and safety precautions should be employed in handling the follow

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1. What hazards and safety precautions should be employed in handling the following chemicals: Hydrogen Peroxide (50%)- para-Toluenesulfonic acid- Formic Acid- Ethyl Acetate- Bromine Epoxidized Soybean Oil- irritant, slightly hazardous in case of skin contact, of eye contact, of ingestion, of inhalation. In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes for 15 minutes. 2. Why is temperature control critical in this reaction? What happens to the reaction if the temperature eyes for 15 minutestcf is not controlled?

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1.Hydrogen peroxide- corrosive; causes burn and pain on contact with skin, causes blurred vision and severe pain on contact with eyes and causes abdominal pain and vomiting on ingestion.

For precaution one should use, safety goggles and face shields. One should not eat, drink or smoke.

p-toluenesulfonic acid- Corrosive, causes irreversible eye injury and sometimes blindness on contact with eyes, sore throat and irritation in respiratory tract due to inhalation, digestive irritation with burns if ingested.

For precaution, one should wear personal protective equipments, work in a well ventilated area and wash hands, face after use

Ethyl acetate- toxic if inhaled, can cause damage of internal organs on prolonged exposure, irritation to eyes and skin

For precaution, one should wear PPE, prevent inhalation

Bromine- Corrosive and explosive- can cause skin burns, eye damage, sore throat, shortness of breath, dizziness, headache if inhaled

For precaution one should work in a fumehood, wash thoroughly after use and avoid spilling

2. If temperature is not controlled, it may lead to explosion

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