Hazardous material

 Unless otherwise indicated, there is a 300 word minimum response required for each numbered essay question.

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Course Textbook in APA format:

Meyer, E. (2010). Chemistry of hazardous materials (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson.

Essay#1

Acetyl chloride is a colorless, fuming liquid used primarily in the chemical industry.

a) How is acetyl chloride produced?  If 915 gallons is produced and shipped, will DOT require the carrier to display the FLAMMABLE placard? Explain your answer.

b) When there is a bulk spill of this chemical, why is it necessary to prevent the liquid from entering nearby streams and lakes?

Essay#2

The paint formerly used on some storage tanks contained aluminum powder, which reflected heat from the surface of the tanks. Why did experts recommend grounding these tanks and storing only noncombustible material in them? Why is the installation of an automatic sprinkling system recommended in machine shops that use lathes to fabricate titanium parts? Be specific.