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BNL Acid Compatibility Table - Issue Date 09-29-05

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Below is the suggested organization of laboratory acids in secondary Nalgene® Trays.
Trays may be kept in the same acid cabinet.

Tray Organization

Acids allowed in Tray

Incompatibilities
with the acids in the tray

Inorganic Acid Tray #1
(Nitric Acid)

 Nitric Acid - Nitric Acid is very reactive. It is recommended that it should be separated from all other acids. All organic acids (e.g. Acetic Acid), Chlorosulfonic Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid, Hydrozoic Acid, Perchloric acid, Phthalic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sulfamic acid, Sulfuric acid
Inorganic Acid Tray #2
 Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrobromic Acid, Chromic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Chlorosulfonic Acid, Hydriodic Acid All organic acids (e.g. Acetic Acid), Perchloric Acid, Sulfuric Acid
Inorganic Acid Tray #3
Hydrofluoric Acid - Hydrofluoric Acid is a Highly Acute Toxin and should be stored in a area accessible only by authorized personnel. Relatively small burns from this acid can be lethal. Do not store in glass. Use plastic containers and secondary containment. All organic acids (e.g. Acetic Acid), Bismuthic acid, Chlorosulfonic acid, Methanesulfonic acid, Nitric acid, Perchloric acid, Sulfuric acid
Inorganic Acid Tray #4
Sulfuric Acid All organic acids (e.g. Acetic Acid), Chlorosulfonic acid, Hydrochloric acid, Perchloric acid
Inorganic Acid #5
 Perchloric Acid All organic acids (e.g. Acetic Acid), Hydrochloric acid, Hydrofluoric acid, Nitric acid, Oleic acid, o-Periodic acid, Sulfuric acid
Organic Acid Tray #1
 All Organic Acids, e.g. Acetic Acid, Formic Acid, Propionic Acid, Butyric Acid, Chloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid, Oxalic Acid, Salicylic Acid. All inorganic (mineral) acids e.g. Chlorosulfonic acid, Chromic Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid, Nitric Acid, Perchloric acid, Sulfuric Acid

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