Chemicals Available on Campus
In an effort to reduce the amount of harmful chemical compounds on campus, and to reduce storage of hazardous materials in individual labs as much is possible, please find below a list of solvents and chemicals readily available through Chemical Stores (Quantities greater than those listed more may require special arrangements or may not be available, contact storekeeper.chem@lakeheadu.ca).
Solvents (4L)* |
| Acetone |
| Benzene |
| Chloroform |
| Dichloromethane |
| Diethyl Ether |
| Ethanol (denatured) |
| Ethyl Acetate |
| Hexanes |
| Methanol |
| Pet-Ether |
| Xylene |
* Purchasers must transport solvents safely (rubber bucket or cart), and may not transport over public roadways unless they have valid TDG certification
Chemicals (500 g unless otherwise noted)* |
| Ammonium hydroxide |
| Mineral Acids (reagent grade) 1 L |
| Potassium dichromate |
| Potassium hydroxide |
| Potassium permanganate |
| Sodium hydroxide |
* Purchasers must transport solvents safely (rubber bucket or cart), and may not transport over public roadways unless they have valid TDG certification