J JessicaPhillips New Member Joined Sep 1, 2007 Messages 3 Gender Female HSC 2008 Nov 18, 2007 #1 can anyone tell me some of the risks associated with methanol, ethanol and 1-propanol it would be much appreciated thanks
can anyone tell me some of the risks associated with methanol, ethanol and 1-propanol it would be much appreciated thanks
B brenton1987 Member Joined Jun 9, 2004 Messages 249 Gender Undisclosed HSC N/A Nov 18, 2007 #2 JessicaPhillips said: can anyone tell me some of the risks associated with methanol, ethanol and 1-propanol it would be much appreciated thanks Click to expand... Just generic risks and hazards? Consumption of methanol results in the production of methanal and methanoic acid which migrate to the optic nerve and destroy it. All three are flammable so they shouldnt be placed near open flames. Dehydrating agents so they shouldnt be left on living tissue.
JessicaPhillips said: can anyone tell me some of the risks associated with methanol, ethanol and 1-propanol it would be much appreciated thanks Click to expand... Just generic risks and hazards? Consumption of methanol results in the production of methanal and methanoic acid which migrate to the optic nerve and destroy it. All three are flammable so they shouldnt be placed near open flames. Dehydrating agents so they shouldnt be left on living tissue.
X xiao1985 Active Member Joined Jun 14, 2003 Messages 5,704 Gender Male HSC N/A Nov 19, 2007 #3 also (just generally) avoid mixing organic substances with strong acid/base