S.No.
Chemical Name Physical Hazard Health Hazard Experiments Where Used Quantity Amount1
Acetaldehyde Extremely flammable liquid and vapour May form explosive peroxides
Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing cancer
NONE. Formerly used as: Organic substrate in organic reactions.
500ml 280.00
2
Acetamide Suspected of causing cancer Melting points. Heat of fusion (enthalpy)experiments.
500g 375.00
3
Acetanilide Harmful if swallowed Organic substrate used in organicreactions.
500g 600.00
4
Acetic Acid Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
Volcano experiment (tame version).
Neutralizing base spills.Ester lab. Scent lab. Plant mitosis microscopy staining.
Stock acid solution.
500ml 240.00
5
Acetic Anhydride Flammable liquid and vapour Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful if inhaled
Harmful if swallowed
Compounding of aspirin. Organic substrate. Thermochemistry. Restricted to advanced placement science.
6
Aceto Carmine Flammable liquid and vapour Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Plant mitosis microscopy staining. Cell and bacteria stain.125ml 480.00
7
Aceto-Orcein Solution Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Harmful if swallowed
Cell stain
8
Acetone Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Solvent used in several labs in food science, plant extractions, tests for aldehydes and ketones.
500ml 270.00
9
Acetonitrile Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye irritation Harmful if inhaled
Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin
NONE. Formerly used as organic substrate in organic reactions. Restricted to advanced placement science.
1000ml 1000.00
10
Acetyl Chloride Highly flammable liquid and vapour Reacts violently with waterCauses severe skin burns and eye damage NONE. Formerly used as: Organic substrate in organic reactions.
11
Acetylene Explosive with or without contact with air Extremely flammable gas
Fuel. Calorimetry. Often created in small amounts in class for experiment, rather than purchasing gas cylinder.
LABORATORY CHEMICALS - EXPERIMENT WISE
BHARAT SCIENCE MODEL CENTRE
12
Acetylsalicylic Acid Harmful if swallowed Hydrolysis of aspirin. Ferric chloride test for phenol.13
Acridine Orange May cause genetic defects Cell stain14
Acrolein Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Fatal if inhaled
Fatal if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
NONE. Formerly used as: Synthesis reactions.
15
Acrylamide Causes damage to organs through
prolonged or repeated exposure Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation Harmful if inhaled
Harmful in contact with skin May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
May cause genetic defects
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Toxic if swallowed
NONE. Formerly used as: Polymer catalyst. Gel electrophoresis.
500g 250.00
16
Acrylonitrile Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye damage Causes skin irritation
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
May cause respiratory irritation Toxic if inhaled
Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
NONE. Formerly used in: Manufacture of acrylic fibers
500ml 450.00
17
Adenine Toxic if swallowed Biological reagent. DNA synthesis.18
Adenosine Triphosphate Not classified Not classified Biological reagent. DNA synthesis.19
Adipic Acid Causes serious eye irritation Manufacture of plastics. Baking??:?500g 580.00
20
Adipoyl Chloride Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Nylon synthesis. Polymer precursor.21
Adrenaline Fatal in contact with skin
Toxic if inhaled Toxic if swallowed
NONE. Typically sold diluted 1:10,000.
Formerly used as: Biological reagent.
Effects of drugs kits.
22
Agar Agar Not classified Not classified Bacteria cultures250g 650.00
24
Aitch-tu-ess Cartridges Causes skin irritation
May be harmful if inhaled May be harmful if swallowed May be harmful in contact with skin
Information from Flinn Scientific SDS.
Hydrogen sulfide formation for creation of insoluble metal salts in solutions
25
Alanine, DL- Not classified Not classified Amino acid26
Alanine, L- Not classified Not classified Amino acid27
Albumin May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or
breathing difficulties if inhaled
Colorimetry. Biological reagent.
28
Alconox Causes serious eye irritationHarmful if swallowed
Glassware cleaning
29
Alizarin Harmful if swallowed Indicator. pH 5.5 yellow to 6.8 red, 11.0red to 12.4 purple
30
Alizarin Red S Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
pH indicator. 4.6 yellow, 6.0 red
31
Alizarin Yellow R Not classified Not classified pH indicator. 10.2 yellow to 12.2 red32
Alkaline Iodide Azide Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Harmful if swallowed
NONE: Was used as test reagent for dissolved oxygen in water. Test can be done without the sodium azide. Can buy small powder packets from Hach.
33
Alkaline Potassium Iodide Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Harmful if swallowed
Azide-free, less toxic alternative. Test reagent for dissolved oxygen in water.
Can be purchased in small powder packets from Hach.
34
Aluminon Causes serious eye irritationCauses skin irritation
Qualitative cation tests. Reagent for determination of aluminum.
35
Aluminum - Metal Lump Single replacement reaction w/ copper
chloride. Properties of matter. Reversible reactions. Oxidation-reduction.
Photochemistry.
500g 1000.00
36
Aluminum - Powder Flammable solid
In contact with water releases flammable gas
Thermite reaction. Making sparklers.
Restricted to advanced placement science.
37
Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate
Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Mordant. Water purifier.
500g 160.00
38
Aluminum Chloride Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Qualitative analysis500g 295.00
39
Aluminum Hydroxide Not classified Not classified Neutralization products40
Aluminum Nitrate May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes serious eye damage Electrolyte lab. Qualitative cation tests.Reactivity of metals
500g 295.00
41
Aluminum Oxide Not classified Not classified Dessicant. Chromatography. Abrasive500g 295.00
42
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate Not classified Not classified Formulation of a hydrate. Mordant. Alum.500g 180.00
43
Aluminum Sulfate - AnhydrousCauses serious eye damage Qualitative analysis.
500g 180.00
44
Ammonium Acetate Not classified Not classified Qualitative cation tests.500g 290.00
45
Ammonium Bicarbonate Harmful if swallowed Buffer500g 180.00
46
Ammonium Bifluoride Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Toxic if swallowed
NONE. Formerly used in: Production of hydrofluoric acid. Glass etching
500g 350.00
47
Ammonium Bromide Causes serious eye irritation Electrochemistry.500g 540.00
48
Ammonium Carbonate Harmful if swallowed Buffer500g 220.00
49
Ammonium Chloride Causes serious eye irritation
Harmful if swallowed
Acid-base reactions. Solubility.
Precipitates. Gravimetric analysis. Ionic reactions. Flame test.
500g 240.00
50
Ammonium Chromate May cause an allergic skin reaction
May cause cancer
NONE. Formerly used in: Double displacement reaction. Stoichiometry.
Limit amount to 100 grams.
500g 325.00
51
Ammonium Citrate Causes serious eye irritationMay cause respiratory irritation
Photochemistry
500g 1050.00
52
Ammonium Dichromate May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Fatal if inhaled
Harmful in contact with skin
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
May cause genetic defects
May damage fertility or the unborn child Toxic if swallowed
Double displacement reaction.
Stoichiometry. Volcano demo. Restricted to advanced placement science.
500g 450.00
53
Ammonium Fluoride Toxic if inhaled
Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
NONE. Formerly used in: Production of hydrofluoric acid. Glass etching.
Restricted to advanced placement science.
500g 300.00
54
Ammonium Hydroxide (<1 Molar)
Causes serious eye damage Causes skin irritation
Qualitative analysis of anions. pH of household chemicals. Halide lab. Many uses
500ml 180.00
55
Ammonium Iodide Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Ionization lab.
250g 950.00
56
Ammonium Metavanadate Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Fatal if inhaled
May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing genetic defects Toxic if swallowed
NONE. Formerly used in: Qualitative analysis of anions.
57
Ammonium Molybdate Not classified Not classified Qualitative analysis of anions. Used assource of ammonium ion (NH4)
100g 750.00
58
Ammonium Nitrate May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes serious eye irritation Endothermic reactions. Test for nitrates.
Qualitative cation tests. Tollens test for aldehydes (Silver mirror). Limit storage to one pound.
59
Ammonium Oxalate - Monohydrate
Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin
Qualitative cation tests. Reaction with zinc. Gravimetric determination of calcium as calcium oxalate precipitate.
500g 340.00
60
Ammonium Persulfate May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause respiratory irritation
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
500g 350.00
61
Ammonium Phosphate - DibasicNot classified Not classified Buffer
500g 650.00
62
Ammonium Phosphate - MonobasicNot classified Not classified Buffer
500g 1725.00
63
Ammonium Polysulfide Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
NONE. Formerly used as: Source of sulfide ions for insoluble salts
64
Ammonium Sulfate Not classified Not classified Water source. Preparation of ammonium
ions. Fertilizer ingredient that acidifies basic soils.
500g 220.00
65
Ammonium Sulfide Causes severe skin burns and eye damage NOT NEEDED in secondary science based
on input from experienced science teachers
500g 220.00
66
Ammonium Tartrate Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Racemic test reagent. Buffer.
500g 400.00
67
Ammonium Thiocyanate Harmful if inhaled
Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin
Demo, spontaneous endothermic reaction in fume hood.
500g 400.00
68
Amyl Acetate Flammable liquid and vapour Ester lab. Scent lab. Solvent properties.500ml 400.00
69
Amylase May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or
breathing difficulties if inhaled
Human body systems lab
100g 550.00
70
Anhydrous Ammonia Flammable gas Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Toxic if inhaled
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
71
Aniline Causes damage to organs through
prolonged or repeated exposure Causes serious eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing cancer Suspected of causing genetic defects Toxic if inhaled
Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
500ml 360.00
72
Aniline Blue Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Indicator; pH 10 blue to 13 orange
125ml 140.00
73
Anthranilic Acid Causes serious eye irritation Making grapefruit scented ester.74
Anthrone Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
Colorimetric determination of carbohydrates
100g 1375.00
75
Antimony - Metal Lump Qualitative properties of elements.500g 1000.00 76
Antimony - Powder Suspected of causing cancer NOT NEEDED in secondary science based
on input from experienced science teachers
500g 950.00
77
Antimony Potassium TartrateHarmful if inhaled Harmful if swallowed
Alum crystal lab
500g 750.00
78
Antimony Trichloride Causes severe skin burns and eye damage NOT NEEDED in secondary science based
on input from experienced science teachers
500g 3140.00
79
Arabinose Monosaccharide used in biologycarbohydrate labs
80
Arginine Not classified Not classified Amino acid81
Argon Contains gas under pressure; mayexplode if heated
Properties of the elements. Properties of gases.
82
Arsenic Trioxide Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Fatal if swallowed May cause cancer
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
500g 625.00
83
Asbestos May cause cancer NONE. Formerly used in heating pads andprotective gloves.
84
Ascarite Causes severe skin burns and eye damage NONE. Formerly used as: Absorbant85
Ascorbic Acid Not classified Not classified Oxidation of ascorbic acid, an anti-oxidant.
100g 1250.00
86
Asparagine Amino acid87
Aspartic Acid Not classified Not classified Amino acid88
Barfoed Reagent Causes mild skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation May be harmful if swallowed
Test for monosaccharides/reducing sugars. Less Frequent use than Benedict's Reagent.
125ml 160.00
89
Barium - Metal Lump In contact with water releases flammable gas
Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
NONE. Formerly used in: Qualitative properties of elements.
90
Barium Acetate Harmful if inhaled
Harmful if swallowed
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
500g 350.00
91
Barium Carbonate Harmful if swallowed Qualitative analysis of anions. Flame test.500g 280.00
92
Barium Chloride Harmful if inhaled Toxic if swallowedViscosity of liquids.
500g 280.00
93
Barium Chromate Harmful if inhaledHarmful if swallowed
NONE. Formerly used in: Qualitative analysis of anions. Flame test.
500g 350.00
94
Barium Hydroxide Causes serious eye irritation
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful if inhaled
Harmful if swallowed
Demo, spontaneous endothermic reaction in fume hood. Acid base demo. Plant growth.
500g 280.00
95
Barium Nitrate May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if inhaled Harmful if swallowedDehydration of sugar lab. Fehling's sugar test.
500g 300.00
96
Barium Peroxide May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if inhaled Harmful if swallowed
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
500g 450.00
97
Barium Sulfate Not classified Not classified Solubility & precipitation.500g 240.00
98
Benedict's Reagent May be corrosive to metals Causes serious eye damage
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Human body systems lab. Classic test for sugars.
500ml 220.00
99
Benzaldehyde Harmful if swallowed Organic substrate used in organicreactions.
500ml 450.00
100
Benzalkonium Chloride Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Harmful if inhaled Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin
Disinfectant. Used in bathroom cleaners and toilet disinfectants. Preservative in eye drops, skin and baby lotions, skin care products, ointments.
101
Benzene Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
May cause cancer May cause genetic defects
NONE. Formerly used as: Solvent for organic synthesis
500ml 260.00
102
Benzidine Harmful if swallowed
May cause cancer
NONE: Use, importation and manufacture of benzidine is prohibited in many countries.
103
Benzoic Acid Causes damage to organs through
prolonged or repeated exposure Causes serious eye damage Causes skin irritation
Blizzard in a bottle lab. Solubility.
Saturation. Molar mass determination from freezing point depression.
500ml 350.00
104
Benzoin Synthesis reactions.105
Benzonitrile Harmful if swallowed
Harmful in contact with skin
Organic substrate used in organic reactions. Restricted to advanced placement science.
106
Benzophenone Absorption of ultraviolet light107
Benzoyl Chloride Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Harmful if inhaled Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin May cause an allergic skin reaction
NONE. Formerly used in: Synthesis reactions.
500ml 540.00
108
Benzoyl Peroxide Heating may cause a fire or explosion Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reactionNONE. Formerly used as: Polymer catalyst
109
Benzyl Alcohol Harmful if inhaledHarmful if swallowed
Ester lab. Scent lab.
500ml 380.00
110
Benzylaminopurine Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Botany labs. Used as plant growth stimulator.
111
Beryllium - Metal Lump Causes damage to organs through
prolonged or repeated exposure Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation Fatal if inhaled
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
May cause respiratory irritation Toxic if swallowed
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
112
Bile Salts Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
May cause respiratory irritation
Inhibits growth of Gram Positive bacteria in biology labs.
113
Bismarck Brown Y Causes serious eye damageCauses skin irritation
Tissue stain and counterstain
114
Bismuth - Metal Lump Not classified Not classified Qualitative properties of elements.Melting point of metals.
250g 1800.00
115
Bismuth - Powder Flammable solid NOT NEEDED in secondary science based
on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
250g 1800.00
116
Bismuth Nitrate Causes skin irritation Qualitative analysis250g 550.00
117
Bismuth Subnitrate May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Qualitative analysis
118
Bismuth Trichloride Causes serious eye irritationCauses skin irritation
Organic reaction catalyst
119
Biuret Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Protein lab. Reacts with Biuret Test Reagent
120
Biuret Reagent Not classified Not classified Test reagent for proteins, carbohydrates,lipids.
121
Borax500g 575.00
122
Boric Acid May damage fertility or the unborn child Qualitative analysis. Sugar test.500g 350.00
123
Boron - Metal Lump Not classified Not classified Properties of the elements124
Bouin's Fixative Causes serious eye damage
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful if swallowed
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
Suspected of causing genetic defects
NONE. Formerly used as: Stain for brain cells
125
Brilliant Cresyl Blue Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
A basic dye used for staining reticulocytes
126
Brilliant Green Causes serious eye irritationHarmful if swallowed
Indicator. pH 0 yellow to 2.6 green.
127
Bromine Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Fatal if inhaled
NONE. Formerly used in: Oxidation reagent preparation, activity series of the elements and to make bromine water.
Restricted to advanced placement science.
100ml 1250.00
128
Bromine Water Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation May cause cancer
Demo: reactivity of non-metals in fume hood. Colorimetric determination of double bonds. Periodic properties of the elements. Restricted to advanced placement science.
500ml 160.00
129
Bromobenzene Flammable liquid and vapour Causes skin irritation Organic substrate used in organic reactions. Restricted to advanced placement science.
250ml 580.00
130
Bromocresol Green Not classified Not classified Indicator. pH 3.8 yellow to 5.4 blue125ml 160.00
131
Bromocresol Purple Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Indicator. pH 5.2 yellow to 6.8 purple.
125ml 160.00
132
Bromoform Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed Toxic if inhaled
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
500ml 460.00
133
Bromphenol Blue Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Indicator. pH 3.0 yellow to 4.6 purple.
5g 330.00
134
Bromthymol Blue Not classified Not classified Human body systems lab indicator. pH 6.0yellow to 7.6 blue.
25g 935.00
135
Butanol, 1- Flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye damage Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause respiratory irritation
Miscibility vs. chain length in alcohols.
Lucas test for primary, secondary &
tertiary alcohols.
136
Butanol, 2- Flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause respiratory irritation
Lucas test for primary, secondary &
tertiary alcohols. Reactivity of alcohols.
137
Butoxyethanol Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Harmful if inhaled Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
138
Butyl Acetate Flammable liquid and vapour May cause drowsiness or dizziness Synthesis reactions.500ml 320.00
139
Butyl Stearate Not classified Not classified Fatty acid ester formation140
Butylated Hydroxytoluene Antioxidant. Melting point determination.141
Butyraldehyde Highly flammable liquid and vapour NOT NEEDED in secondary science based
on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
142
Butyric Acid Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Formation of butyrate esters (scent lab)143
Cadmium - Metal Lump Not classified Not classified Qualitative properties of elements.500g 1500.00
144
Cadmium - Powder Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Fatal if inhaled
May cause cancer
Suspected of causing genetic defects Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
500g 1500.00
145
Cadmium Acetate Harmful if inhaled
Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
250g 550.00
146
Cadmium Chloride Causes damage to organs through
prolonged or repeated exposure Fatal if inhaled
May cause cancer May cause genetic defects
May damage fertility or the unborn child Toxic if swallowed
NONE. Formerly used in: Properties of matter.
250g 550.00
147
Cadmium Iodide May cause damage to organs through
prolonged or repeated exposure Suspected of causing cancer Toxic if inhaled
Toxic if swallowed
None
250g 1050.00
148
Cadmium Nitrate Causes damage to organs through
prolonged or repeated exposure Fatal if inhaled
May cause cancer May cause genetic defects
May damage fertility or the unborn child Toxic if swallowed
NONE. Formerly used in: Properties of matter
250g 550.00
149
Cadmium Oxide Causes damage to organs through
prolonged or repeated exposure Fatal if inhaled
May cause cancer
Suspected of causing genetic defects Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
NONE. Formerly used in: Properties of matter
250g 600.00
150
Cadmium Sulfate Causes damage to organs through
prolonged or repeated exposure Fatal if inhaled
May cause cancer May cause genetic defects
May damage fertility or the unborn child Toxic if swallowed
NONE. Formerly used in: Properties of matter
250g 550.00
151
Caffeine Harmful if swallowed NOT NEEDED in secondary science based
on input from experienced science teachers
100g 1875.00
152
Calcium - Metal Lump In contact with water releases flammable gas
Reactivity of metals. Add to water in test tube w/ phenolphthalein. Compare to magnesium.
153
Calcium - Powder In contact with water releases flammable gas
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
154
Calcium Acetate Not classified Not classified Qualitative analysis. Double displacementreactions.
500g 250.00
155
Calcium Bromide Causes serious eye damage Qualitative analysis. Double displacementreactions.
500g 450.00
156
Calcium Carbide In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Carbide cannon. Preparation &
combustion of acetylene. Reaction of chlorine with acetylene demo. Halloween demo.
500g 350.00
157
Calcium Carbonate Not classified Not classified Gas generation. Double displacement.500mg 520.00
158
Calcium Chloride Causes serious eye irritation Stoichiometry of a precipitation reaction.
Flame test. Hard water lab. Solubility demo. Drying agent.
500g 240.00
159
Calcium Fluoride Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Mineral sample. Good choice for glass etching compared to ammonium bifluoride & hydrofluoric acid.
500g 260.00
160
Calcium Gluconate Not classified Not classified As a gel it is used to deactivate and treat
exposures to hydrofluoric acid or bifluoride compounds used in glass etching.
161
Calcium Hydroxide Causes serious eye damage
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Precipitate studies. Properties of matter.
Solubility. Acid base lab. Heat of crystallization. pH scale.
500g 260.00
162
Calcium Hypochlorite May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful if swallowed
Bleach. Disinfection (if diluted). Hard water tests.
500g 260.00
163
Calcium Iodide Not classified Not classified Double displacement reaction.Stoichiometry.
250ml 950.00
164
Calcium Nitrate May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation
Identification of metal ions. Qualitative cation tests. Flame test. Nitrate test.
500g 320.00
165
Calcium Oxide Causes serious eye damage
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Acid base reactions. Exothermic reactions.
Limewater preparation.
500g 260.00
166
Calcium Phosphate, Dibasic Not classified Not classified Buffer500g 450.00
167
Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic Not classified Not classified Buffer500g 1750.00
168
Calcium Sulfate - Dihydrate Not classified Not classified Conservation of matter. Dessicant.500g 550.00
169
Calcium Sulfide Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas May cause respiratory irritation
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
500g 350.00
170
Calmagite Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Reagent for determination of magnesium.
171
Camphor Flammable solid Harmful if inhaled
May cause damage to organs
NONE. Formerly used as: Organic substrate in organic reactions. Restricted to advanced placement science.
100g 350.00
172
Canadian Balsam May cause an allergic skin reaction Mounting media for microscopy100ml 430.00
173
Canadian Balsam in Xylene Flammable liquid and vapour Causes skin irritation Harmful if inhaled
Harmful in contact with skin May cause an allergic skin reaction
Mounting media for microscopy
100ml 430.00
174
Carbol Fuchsin Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Suspected of causing cancer Suspected of causing genetic defects
Indicator
125ml 250.00
175
Carbon Not classified Not classified Qualitative properties of elements.Purifying water.
176
Carbon Black Not classified Not classified Filtration. Pigment.177
Carbon Dioxide Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heatedExtinguishing a fire. Acidity of carbonic acid.
178
Carbon Disulfide Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
NONE. Formerly used as: Organic substrate in organic reactions.
179
Carmine Not classified Not classified Plant mitosis microscopy staining.5g 550.00
180
Carnauba Wax Not classified Not classified The waxy component of crayons.181
Carnoy's Fixative Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Tissue fixation. Can be substituted in some cases by Clarke's Fixative (3 pts ethanol : 1 pt acetic acid)
182
Caseins Not classified Not classified Protein lab.500g 380.00
183
Catalase May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or
breathing difficulties if inhaled
Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
184
Catechol Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin
NONE: Formerly used in Enzyme Lab.
185
Cedarwood Oil May be fatal if swallowed and entersairways
Microscopy
25ml 260.00
186
Cellulose Not classified Not classified Organic reagent187
Cerium - Metal Lump Flammable solid Qualitative properties of the elements.188
Cerium Ammonium Nitrate May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
May cause respiratory irritation
NONE. Formerly used as: Ion source for cerium
189
Cesium Chloride Flame test. Ion source of cesium.25g 3500.00
190
Cetyl Alcohol Not classified Not classified Emollient. Lubricant. Melting pointdetermination.
191
Charcoal Not classified Not classified Filtration.500g 550.00
192
Chlorine May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation Toxic if inhaled
NONE. Formerly used in: Generating chlorine water.
193
Chlorine Water Causes skin irritation Reactivity of non metals in fume hood.Periodic properties of the elements.
500ml 170.00
194
Chlorobenzene Flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if inhaled Solvent for organic synthesis500ml 470.00
195
Chloroethanol Fatal if inhaled
Fatal if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
250ml 2250.00
196
Chloroform Causes damage to organs through
prolonged or repeated exposure Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed Suspected of causing cancer
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Toxic if inhaled
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
500ml 260.00
197
Chlorophenol Red Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Indicator. pH 5.2 yellow to 6.8 red.
198
Chlorophyllin Not classified Not classified Food additive. Odor control.199
Chlorosulfonic Acid Reacts violently with water Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
200
Cholesterol Not classified Not classified NOT NEEDED in secondary science based
on input from experienced science
100g 350.00
201
Chromatography Solvent Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye irritation
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
May cause cancer
May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause genetic defects
Chromatography solvent. Safer substitute solvent for many aromatic and chlorinate solvents.
202
Chromic Acid May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Fatal if inhaled
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
May cause genetic defects
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
NONE. Formerly used in: Oxidation of alkanes, alkenes & alcohols. Safer alternatives are available for all these uses. Restricted to advanced placement science.
395.00
203
Chromium - Metal Lump Not classified Not classified Qualitative properties of elements.204
Chromium - Powder May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or
breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause an allergic skin reaction
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
205
Chromium Chloride Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Fatal if inhaled Harmful if swallowed
Qualitative analysis
500g 380.00
206
Chromium Nitrate May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritationQualitative analysis
500g 380.00
207
Chromium Oxide Causes serious eye irritation
Harmful if swallowed
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Qualitative analysis
208
Chromium Potassium Sulfate - Anhydrous
Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Crystal lab
209
Chromium Potassium Sulfate - DodecahydrateCauses serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation
Crystal lab
210
Chromium Sulfate Not classified Not classified Qualitative analysis500g 350.00
211
Chromium Trioxide May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Fatal if inhaled
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
May cause genetic defects
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
500g 450.00
212
Chy-Max Cheese-making demonstration.Coagulant.
213
Cinnamaldehyde Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause respiratory irritation
Organic ester lab
214
Citric Acid Causes serious eye irritation Chelation of metals. Acid-base reactions.
Neutralization of base spills
215
Clayton Yellow Not classified Not classified Indicator: pH 11.0 yellow to 13.0 red216
Clove Oil Flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye irritation
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Used for histological clearing.
100ml 550.00
217
Cobalt - Metal Lump May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or
breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause an allergic skin reaction
Qualitative properties of elements.
Magnetic lab.
218
Cobalt - Powder May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or
breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause an allergic skin reaction
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
219
Cobalt Carbonate Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing cancer
Coloring agent in ceramic glazes.
250g 625.00
220
Cobalt Chloride - Anhydrous Harmful if swallowed
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
May damage fertility or the unborn child Suspected of causing genetic defects
Catalyst studies. Kinetics.Flame test.
Humidity indicator.
250g 625.00
221
Cobalt Nitrate - Hydrate Causes serious eye damage
Harmful if swallowed
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
May damage fertility or the unborn child Suspected of causing genetic defects
Ionic reactions. Flame demo.
250g 625.00
222
Cobalt Oxide May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or
breathing difficulties if inhaled Suspected of causing cancer
Ionic reactions.
250g 850.00
223
Cobalt Sulfate Harmful if swallowed
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
May damage fertility or the unborn child Suspected of causing genetic defects
Ionic reactions.
250g 525.00
224
Collodion Solution Extremely flammable liquid and vapour NONE. Formerly used in: Formation ofnitrocellulose "skin"
225
Congo Red May cause cancer
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Indicator. pH 3.0 blue to 5.0 red.
Halloween demo. Used to stain amyloid.
(A starchlike substance. A hard, waxy deposit consisting of protein and polysaccharides that results from the degeneration of tissue.)
125ml 160.00
226
Copper - Metal Lump Not classified Not classified Energy, machines & motion lab.
Electrochemistry. Determination of molar volume of a gas. Chemical changes:
reactions of copper. Magnetic lab.
500g 2600.00
227
Copper - Powder Flammable solid Copper and sulfide reaction lab228
Copper Acetate Harmful if swallowed Properties of matter. Solutions lab.Electrolysis.
500g 500.00
229
Copper Bromide Causes serious eye damage
Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
Properties of matter.
500g 750.00
230
Copper Carbonate Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
May cause respiratory irritation
Properties of matter. Crystal growing.
500g 1450.00
231
Copper Chloride - Anhydrous Causes serious eye damage
Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin
Electrochemistry demos. Determination of moles of copper & iron. Flame test.
Flame tornado demo.
500g 1350.00
232
Copper Chloride - Dihydrate Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
Electrochemistry demos. Determination of moles of copper & iron. Flame test.
Flame tornado demo.
500g 1750.00
233
Copper Hydroxide Causes serious eye irritationHarmful if swallowed
Chemical changes: reactions of copper.
500g 550.00
234
Copper Nitrate - Anhydrous Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Toxic if swallowed
Ionic reactions. Qualitative cation tests.
Flame test. Chemical changes: reactions of copper. Reaction with iron lab.
500g 450.00
235
Copper Nitrate - Hemipentahydrate
May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
Ionic reactions. Qualitative cation tests.
Flame test. Chemical changes: reactions of copper. Reaction with iron lab.
236
Copper Nitrate - Trihydrate Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
Ionic reactions. Qualitative cation tests.
Flame test. Chemical changes: reactions of copper. Reaction with iron lab.
237
Copper Sulfate Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
Flame test. Properties of matter. Crystal formation. Energy, machines & motion lab. Oxidation reduction reactions.
Fehling's sugar test. Solubility &
precipitation. Chemical changes: reactions of copper. Conductivity in water (piezo buzzer) Reaction with
500g 550.00
238
Creatine Not classified Not classified Amino acid.239
Creatinine Not classified Not classified Biological reagent. Marker for analyzingkidney function.
240
Creosote May cause cancer NOT NEEDED in secondary science based
on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
241
Cresol Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
NONE. Formerly used as: Disinfectant
500ml 690.00
242
Cresol Purple Not classified Not classified Indicator. pH 1.2 red to 2.8 purple, and7.4 yellow to 9.0 purple.
5g 3750.00
243
Cresol Red Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Indicator. pH 2.0 orange to 3.0 amber and 7.2 yellow to 8.8 red.
5g 350.00
244
Cresol Red, Sodium Salt Not classified Not classified Indicator. pH 2.0 orange to 3.0 amber and7.2 yellow to 8.8 red.
245
Crystal Violet Causes serious eye damage
Harmful if swallowed May cause cancer
Positive stain for bacteria. pH 0.0 yellow to 1.8 violet-blue.
25g 540.00
246
Cumene Flammable liquid and vapour May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
May cause respiratory irritation
NONE. Formerly used as: Organic substrate in organic reactions.
247
Cupric Oxide Chemical changes: reactions of copper.500g 1570.00
248
Cupric Sulfide Oxidation experiment249
Cuprous Acetate Harmful if swallowed Properties of matter. Solutions lab.Electrolysis.
250
Cuprous Chloride Harmful if swallowed Electrochemistry demos. Single
replacement reaction w/ aluminum metal
500g 1350.00
251
Cuprous Oxide Harmful if swallowed Chemical changes: reactions of copper.252
Cuprous Sulphide Not classified Not classified Oxidation experiment253
Cyclohexane Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes skin irritation
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Oxidation of alkanes, alkenes & alcohols.
Colorimetric determination of double bonds. Advanced chemistry labs.
500ml 590.00
254
Cyclohexanol Causes skin irritation
Harmful if inhaled Harmful if swallowed
May cause respiratory irritation
Oxidation of alkanes, alkenes & alcohols.
Ferric chloride test for phenol. Advanced chemistry labs.
255
Cyclohexanone Flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if inhaled Organic substrate used in organic reactions.500ml 600.00
256
Cyclohexene Highly flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if swallowed
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Oxidation of alkanes, alkenes & alcohols.
Colorimetric determination of double bonds. Restricted to advanced placement science.
500ml 3750.00
257
Cysteine Harmful if swallowed Amino acid25g 610.00
Decanoic Acid Causes serious eye irritation Fatty acid ester formation. Melting point
259
Denatured Alcohol Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes damage to organs Harmful if swallowed Suspected of causing cancer
Fuel. Used in alcohol burners.
260
Deuterium Oxide Not classified Not classified Properties of matter.261
Dextrin Not classified Not classified Polarization of light. Hydrolysis of starch.262
Dextrose Not classified Not classified Sugar used in carbohydrate lab.500g 950.00
263
Diastase of Malt May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or
breathing difficulties if inhaled
Starch hydrolysis lab.
264
Diatomaceous Earth Not classified Not classified Filtration. Absorbent. Geology specimens.265
Dibutyl Phthalate May damage fertility or the unborn child Organic substrate used in organic
reactions. Restricted to advanced placement science.
266
Dichloroethane Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed May cause cancer
May cause respiratory irritation
Organic solvent used as an intermediate in synthesis. Restricted to advanced placement science.
267
Diethylamine Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful if inhaled
Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin
Organic precursor for synthesis of other compounds. Restricted to advanced placement science.
500ml 600.00
268
Diethylene Glycol Diethyl EtherMay form explosive peroxides Causes serious eye irritation None
500ml 540.00
269
Dimethyl Aniline Suspected of causing cancer
Toxic if inhaled Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
500ml 590.00
270
Dimethyl Sulfoxide Not classified Not classified Solvent for organic synthesis. Restricted
to advanced placement science.
271
Dimethylglyoxime Flammable solid Toxic if swallowed Nickel test reagent.100g 685.00
272
Dioxane Highly flammable liquid and vapour May form explosive peroxides
Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing cancer
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
500ml 665.00
273
Diphenylamine May cause damage to organs through
prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic if inhaled
Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
Unknown. NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
250g 900.00
274
Dithizone Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Used as indicator for metals.
275
Dodecanol Causes serious eye irritation Produced as end result of organicsynthesis. Melting points.
276
Drierite Not classified Not classified Dessicant.277
Duplicating Fluid Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes damage to organs Toxic if inhaled
Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
Fuel. Used in alcohol burners.
278
Eosin Y Causes serious eye irritation Indicator. Fluoresces in pH range 0.0 to
3.0. Stains alkaline cell parts (like cytoplasm). Use on plants, animals and blood.
125ml 160.00
279
Erbium - Metal Lump Flammable solid Qualitative properties of the elements.280
Eriochrome Black T Causes serious eye irritation Biological stain. Indicator of metal ions.281
Erythrosin B Harmful if swallowed Indicator. Fluoresces in pH range 0.0 to3.6
282
Ethanol Highly flammable liquid and vapour Solubility lab. Properties of matter.
Viscosity of liquids. Determination of density. Ammonia ghost lab. Used in many ways in secondary science labs
283
Ethanolamine Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Harmful if inhaled Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
500ml 650.00
284
Ethidium Bromide Fatal if inhaled
Harmful if swallowed
Suspected of causing genetic defects
Electrophoresis. Restricted to advanced placement science.
285
Ethoxyethanol Flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if swallowed
May damage fertility or the unborn child Toxic if inhaled
Organic substrate used in organic reactions. Restricted to advanced placement science.
500ml 500.00
286
Ethyl Acetate Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye irritation May cause drowsiness or dizzinessOrganic substrate used in organic reactions. Flame test. Ester lab.
1000ml 885.00
287
Ethyl Ether Extremely flammable liquid and vapour May form explosive peroxides
Harmful if swallowed
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Not needed. Was used as anesthetic for Drosophila. Organic synthesis solvent.
288
Ethylene Glycol Harmful if swallowed Viscosity of liquids. Freezing points500ml 280.00
289
Ethylenediamine Flammable liquid and vapour Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful if swallowed
Harmful in contact with skin
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause an allergic skin reaction
NONE: Formerly used as: Organic reagent
500ml 2500.00
290
Ethylenediamine Tetraacetic Acid
Causes serious eye irritation Water hardness determination.
LeChatalier's principle. Chelation of metals.
291
Europium - Metal Lump Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Reacts violently with water
Qualitative properties of the elements
292
FAA Solution Used for microscope fixing of tardigrade
microinvertebrates. Preservative for algae.
293
Fast Green Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Cell stain.
25g 260.00
294
Fehling's Solution A Test for monosaccharides/reducingsugars.
500ml 250.00
295
Fehling's Solution B May be corrosive to metals Causes serious eye damage
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Test for monosaccharides/reducing sugars.
500ml 340.00
296
Ferric Ammonium Citrate Causes serious eye irritationCauses skin irritation
Alum-type experiments. Crystal formation. Making blue prints.
297
Ferric Ammonium Sulfate Causes serious eye irritationCauses skin irritation
Alum-type experiments. Crystal formation.
298
Ferric Chloride Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Harmful if swallowed
Oxidation reduction reactions. Solubility
& precipitation. Le Chatelier's Principle.
Qualitative analysis. Solubility rules.
Ingredient in Bial's Reagent. Jewelry pickle.
500g 250.00
299
Ferric Oxide Not classified Not classified Thermite reaction. Qualitative analysis.500g 260.00
300
Ferric Sulfate May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful if swallowed
Reversible reactions. Oxidation-reduction.
Photochemistry. Comparison of Iron +2 and Iron +3 ions. Metal activity and reactivity. Catalyst reactions. Ink lab.
Moss killer.
500g 220.00
301
Ferroin Solution Not classified Not classified Oxidation reduction indicator.100ml 950.00
302
Ferrous Oxide Not classified Not classified Qualitative analysis.303
Ferrous Sulfate, Heptahydrate
Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
Hydrolysis of aspirin.
500g 475.00
304
Fluorescein Not classified Not classified Demo - UV refraction. Dye used in other
demos. pH 4.0 colorless to 4.5 dark green with fluorescence.
25g 4000.00
305
Formaldehyde Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
Toxic if inhaled Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
NONE. Formerly used as: Stock solution for making formalin preservative.
500ml 160.00
306
Formalin Combustible liquid Causes damage to organs
Causes serious eye damage Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
Suspected of causing genetic defects
Tissue preservation and holding solution.
Safer holding solutions are available commercially.
307
Formalternate Specimen holding solution308
Formamide May damage fertility or the unborn child NOT NEEDED in secondary science based
on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
500ml 760.00
309
Formic Acid Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Ester lab. Scent lab.500ml 280.00
310
Fructose Not classified Not classified Properties of sugars.100g 260.00
311
Fuchsin Acid Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Indicator. pH 12.0 red to 14.0 colorless.
Stains collagen fibers red and smooth muscle in contrast to collagen.
25g 325.00
312
Fuchsin Basic May cause cancer Indicator. pH 1.2 purple to 3.0 red and11.6 red to 14.0 colorless.
25g 340.00
313
Fuller's Earth Harmful if swallowed Absorbant500g 300.00
314
Fumaric Acid Causes serious eye irritation Acidulent for foods.500g 660.00
315
Furfural Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Harmful in contact with skin May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing cancer Toxic if inhaled
Toxic if swallowed
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
316
Gadolinium - Metal Lump In contact with water releases flammable gasQualitative properties of the elements
317
Galactose Not classified Not classified Properties of sugars.318
Gallium - Metal Lump Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Qualitative properties of the elements.Demo - low melting point metal.
319
Gastric Juice - Artificial Human body systems lab320
Gelatin Not classified Not classified Polymer lab.500g 1050.00
321
Gibberellic Acid Not classified Not classified Botany - effects of plant hormones. Plantgrowth promoter.
322
Giemsa Stain Causes serious eye irritation Blood stain25g 480.00
323
Giemsa Stain Solution Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes damage to organs Toxic if inhaled
Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
Blood stain
125ml 320.00
324
Glucose Not classified Not classified Tollen's test for aldehydes (Silver mirror).Fehling's sugar test.
500g 300.00
325
Glutaraldehyde (>4%) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause an allergic skin reaction Toxic if inhaled
Toxic if swallowed
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
500ml 660.00
326
Glutathione Not classified Not classified Tripeptide. Unsure of use in biology labsetting.
327
Glycerol Not classified Not classified Le Chatelier's Principle. Reversiblereactions lab.
500ml 520.00
328
Glycine Not classified Not classified Amino acid500ml 320.00
329
Glycogen Not classified Not classified Animal starch.330
Gram's Iodine Stain Dyeing bacteria. Positive –
Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Bacillus - subtilis (crystal violet). Negative – Neisseria, E. coli (Eosin Y ws)
125ml 180.00
331
Graphite Not classified Not classified Carbon source. Graphite rods forelectrodes.
250.00
332
Guaiacol Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Medicinal (expectorant, antiseptic and
local anaesthetic). Manufacture of vanillin (artificial vanilla flavor). Restricted to advanced placement science.
333
Guar Gum Not classified Not classified Slime lab.500g 325.00
334
Gum Arabic Not classified Not classified Adhesive500g 325.00
335
Gum Rosin May cause an allergic skin reaction Thickener. Used in soldering as a resincore.
336
Gunpowder NONE. Formerly used in: Gunsmithing.
Rocketry in physics. Restricted to advanced placement science.
337
Hayem's Solution Suspected of damaging fertility or the
unborn child
NONE. Formerly used in: staining blood erythrocytes to count red blood cells.
338
Helium Contains gas under pressure; may Qualitative properties of the elements.339
Hematoxylin Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed
May cause respiratory irritation
Stains nuclear chromatin using aluminum mordant. Acid resistant nuclear staining, muscle striations and some glial fibers with ferric salts mordant.
125ml 325.00
340
Heptane Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes skin irritation
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Boiling points of straight chain alkanes.
It's a less hazardous alternative solvent in adhesives.
500ml 325.00
341
Hexachlorophene Toxic if swallowed
Toxic in contact with skin
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
342
Hexamethylenediamine Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin May cause respiratory irritation
Nylon synthesis. Polymer precursor.
343
Hexane Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes skin irritation
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Solubility lab. Reactivity of non-metal lab, non-polar solvent. Combustion. Fire safety. Boiling points of straight chain alkanes. Periodic properties of the elements. Flaming vapor ramp. Frequent use whenever a nonpolar solvent is needed.
500ml 325.00
344
Hexanol Harmful if swallowed Miscibility vs. chain length in alcohols345
Hydrazine Flammable liquid and vapour Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
Toxic if inhaled Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
250ml 700.00
346
Hydrazine Sulfate Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer
Toxic if inhaled Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin
NOT NEEDED in secondary science based on input from experienced science teachers
100g 1250.00
347
Hydriodic Acid Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Acid base reactions. Stoichiometry.
Restricted to advanced placement science.
348
Hydrobromic Acid Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
Acid base reactions. Stoichiometry.
500ml 810.00
349
Hydrochloric Acid May be corrosive to metals Titration lab, catalyst in decomposition
reactions. Qualitative analysis of anions and cations. Solubility. pH rainbow tube.
Used commonly.Diluted for use in lab.
Reaction of chlorine with acetylene demo. Determination of molar volume of a gas. Plant mitosis microscopy staining.
Explosive egg demo (combustion). Used commonly.Cheapest way to make solutions. Occasionally used in small quantities in 2nd year chemistry. Body systems lab. LeChatalier's principle.
Determination of moles of copper & iron.
500ml 160.00
350
Hydrofluoric Acid Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Fatal if inhaled Fatal if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin
NONE. Formerly used in: Glass etching.
500ml 325.00
351
Hydrogen Extremely flammable gas Pipette rockets. Explosive egg demo
(combustion). Demonstration: Validity of balanced equations. Hydrogen can be generated with zinc + hydrochloric acid instead of purchased as a gas cylinder.
Restricted to advanced placement science.
352
Hydrogen Peroxide ( <4%) Generation of oxygen gas. Catalyst labs.Some demos. Pipette rockets.
500ml 200.00
353
Hydrogen Peroxide ( 20% to 30% )
Demo: Decomposition reaction.
Generation of oxygen gas. Catalysts. Foam lab. Creation of more dilute solutions.
500ml 260.00
354
Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Extremely flammable gas Fatal if inhaled NOT NEEDED in secondary science based
on input from experienced science teachers
355
Hydrogen Sulfide Water NOT NEEDED in secondary science based
on input from experienced science teachers. Restricted to advanced placement science.
356
Hydroquinone Causes serious eye damage
Harmful if swallowed
May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing cancer Suspected of causing genetic defects
Reducing reagent. Constituent in photo developer.
100g 325.00
357
Hydroxy Napthol Blue Causes serious eye irritation Indicator for calcium ions in the EDTAtitration of milk.
358
Hydroxylamine Hydrochloride
May be corrosive to metals Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Suspected of causing cancer
Reducing reagent. Constituent in photo developer. Restricted to advanced placement science.
359
Immersion Oil Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Compound microscopy
25ml 250.00
360
Indigo Carmine Not classified Not classified Indicator. pH 11.6 blue to 13.0 yellow.125ml 160.00
361
Indigo Dye May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposureStain.
362
Indium - Metal Lump Not classified Not classified Qualitative properties of the elements.363
Indole-3-Acetic Acid Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Plant growth hormone
5g 2750.00
364
Indole-3-Butyric Acid Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation Toxic if swallowed
Plant growth hormone
5g 3750.00
365
Invertase May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or
breathing difficulties if inhaled
Sugar used in carbohydrate lab.
366
Iodine Harmful if inhaled
Harmful in contact with skin
Halide lab. Periodic properties of the elements. Qualitative analysis. Double displacement reactions. Stains carbohydrates in plant and animal specimens and glycogen (the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals.)
125ml 160.00
367
Iodine Potassium Iodide SolutionBiology: dye cells to see nuleus &
osmosis. Classic starch indicator
368
Iodine Tincture Starch test125ml 180.00
369
Iron - Metal Lump Not classified Not classified Oxidation reduction reactions. Ferric
chloride test for phenol. Determination of moles of copper & iron.
500g 160.00
370
Iron - Powder Not classified Not classified Demonstration of magnetic fields. Making
sparklers in advanced chemistry (redox reactions). Chemical and physical changes.
5kg 3600.00
371
Iron Nitrate - 9 Hydrate May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Magnetism of oxygen. Oxygen generation.
Precipitate ID lab.
372
Iron Nitrate - Anhydrous Causes serious eye irritation
Causes skin irritation
Ionic reactions. Qualitative cation tests.
Le Chatelier's Principle. Precipitate ID lab.