In Your Write-up Experiments Index ChemLab Home Acids and Bases Use care in handling solutions of NaOH and HCl. Rinse any spills on skin with cold water. Clean up any bench top spills immediately to avoid accidental exposure.
Gloves provide a temporary layer of protection.
If gloves become discolored or develop holes, remove them, wash your hands, and get a new pair. Eye Protection Goggles must be worn at all times in the laboratory. Do not remove them until you leave the room. Use tongs, not fingers, to take hot beakers out of the oven. Fumes Solid and solutions containing thiocyanate ion can decompose to produce hydrogen sulfide, which smells like rotten eggs.