Highly reactive chemicals include those that have the potential to vigorously polymerize, undergo a vigorous condensation or oxidation-reduction reaction, or become self-reactive due to shock, ...

This guideline identifies general safety precautions that should be reviewed and followed when dealing with pyrophoric chemicals at Brandeis. Pyrophoric liquids, solids and gasses are materials that ...

Mercury alloyed with a number of metals forms amalgam, which is primarily used for dental fillings. The common constituents of amalgam are mercury, tin, silver, copper, and other trace metals. The use ...