|
The identity of unknown reactants must be determined by chemical analysis to
establish compatibility. Sometimes it is impossible to ascertain the identity of a waste
due to time and money constraints. In this event, simple tests must be performed to
determine the nature of the material or mixture. Chemical test strips (SpilFyter), pH
paper, and hazard categorization (HazCat) kits can be used to assist in classifying and
possibly identifying unknowns. Two varieties of HazCat kits exist; a wet chemistry type
and colorimetric detector tube-based.
|
