Chem 305

Homework Assignments Spring 2008

All homework assignments must be typed, 12-pt font. 

Homework Assignment 1: Section 2C (pp 30-31) (10 pts)

            This assignment is due 4 February 2008.

Homework Assignment 2: MSDS’s (10 pts)

            This assignment is due 11 February 2008.

Find two MSDS’S for your assigned chemical and then find the following information:

1.  CAS number

2. the NFPA ratings and/or the HMIS ratings

3. Is there a PEL, STEL, or TLV-C for the chemical?

4. What are the upper and lower flammable limits for the chemical?

5. What are the personal protective equipment requirements for the chemical?  Is there any information here that is beyond the basic personal protective equipment?

6. Are there LD50, LC50, LC50, LD50, etc. reported for this chemical?  Explain what each value signifies.  Is there any information in this section that would indicate that this is very hazardous chemical to work with?

7. What is the chemical’s carcinogenic classification?

8. Does the MSDS provide transportation information about the chemical?  If so, how does this chemical need to be labeled when it is shipped?

9. Answer questions 1-7 in Exercise 3D on page 64

10. After thoroughly reading the MSDS, what do you think about working with this chemical??

Homework Assignment 3: Exposure Limits (15 pts)

            This assignment is due 3 March 2008.

Homework Assignment 4: Personal Protective Equipment (10 pts)

            This assignment is due 25 February 2008.

Find an example of an incident where either the use or absence of proper personal protective equipment played a significant role in the outcome of the incident.  Write a short summary of the incident and share your example in class.

Homework Assignment 5: Section 4B: Eye and Face Protection (5 pts)

            This assignment is due 3 March 2008.