volatile chemical
Evaporates at room temperature
A volatile chemical is a substance that evaporates readily at normal temperatures, transitioning quickly from liquid to gas.
Gasoline, acetone, and alcohol are common examples—you can smell them easily because their molecules escape into the air.
Volatile chemicals require careful handling and storage since their vapors may be flammable, toxic, or both.
The lab has strict protocols for working with volatile chemicals.
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
- fume hoodVentilated enclosure for toxic vapors
- evaporateTransition to gaseous state
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- nail polish removerDissolves fingertip lacquer
toxic · flammable · vapor · acetone · paint thinner · gasoline · gas station · explosive · unstable · pungent · noxious · reactive · benzene · ether · combustible · flash point · open flame · alcohol
volatile chemicalglycerol
Trihydric alcohol, viscous, sweet
mineral oil · polyethylene glycol · molasses · molten metal · tar
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