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Reactivity information tells
you how stable the chemical is under normal conditions of use and whether it
reacts with other types of chemicals.
The chemicals you work with in the office should be stable under
everyday conditions of use. That is
they are not going to ignite or explode in your face. However you do need to be careful not to
mix some chemicals together because they may react, producing a fire or toxic
gases. A common example is mixing
chlorine bleach and ammonia which results in a reaction producing toxic and
irritating gases. In a fire, burning
chemicals can produce harmful gases.
The most common is carbon monoxide, which is produced whenever you
burn something. However, chemicals can
produce other toxic gases which are listed in the MSDSs. That is why it is important to evacuate
during a fire.
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