WARNING
TM 5-6630-215-12
d.
Comparator,
Color, Hydrogen Ion and Residual Chlorine, (Deter-
mination of pH) (fig. 2-16).
(1) pH Values.
In determining pH values, this comparator mea-
sures them as simple numbers conforming to the hydrogen ion scale.
The sample cells have a 26 mm viewing depth and hold 15 ml of samples
when filled to the mark on the cells.
The pH color disc furnished
with the comparator contains nine permanent values.
The reagent
bottle has a color coded (white) label and cap to indicate the pH
indicator solution.
The pH color disc being used in the comparator is
also marked to show the solution to be used.
A prism eyepiece is
provided for accurate comparison.
Orthotolidine.
Danger, contains acid.
Can cause
severe burns.
Avoid contact the skin and eyes.
Avoid breathing vapors.
Antidote:
External,
flush with water.
If in eyes, wash for 15
minutes.
Get medical attention.
Internal - call
physician at once.
Do not induce vomiting or use
carbonates.
Give large amounts of water contain-
ing milk of magnesia.
Follow with raw white of
eggs beaten with water.
Keep away from children.
Wide Range D pH Indicator.
Danger, poison.
May
be harmful, fatal, or cause blindness if swallowed.
Cannot be made non-poisonous.
Keep container
closed.
Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of
vapor.
Inflammable keep away from sparks or open
flame.
Antodote:
If swallowed, call a physician
immediately.
First Aid:
Give tablespoon of salt
in a glass of warm water and repeat until vomit
fluid is clear.
Give two teaspoonfuls of baking
soda in a glass of water.
Have patient lie down
and keep warm.
Cover eyes to exclude light.
Keep away from children.
Arsenite Solution.
Danger. Poison.
May be fatal
if swallowed or absorbed through skin.
Do not
get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Do not pipet by
mouth.
Use automatic pipet.
Antidote: If
swallowed,
induce vomiting by sticking finger
down throat or by giving soapy or strong salty
water to drink.
Repeat until vomit is clear.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
In case of contact, immediately flush
eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes.
Wash clothing before re-use.
(Discard
contaminated shoes.)
Keep away from children.
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