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Key Lessons for Preventing Incidents from Flammable Chemicals in Educational Demonstrations

Reno, NV · Final report 2014-10-30

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Three accidents involving methanol which injured children during lab demonstrations are examined by the CSB. All the incidents involved demonstrations of flames – usually with a color additive –

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is an independent federal agency that investigates serious chemical accidents to determine root causes and issue safety recommendations. It has no regulatory or enforcement authority — its power is the public investigation.

Source: U.S. Chemical Safety Board. License: CC0 1.0. Related: EPA RMP facilities nearby.