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Unit VI Assessment part 2

Unit VI Assessment part 2

Q 11. Ethers are a class of organic compounds that can be used as an organic solvent, refrigerant, and (previously as) an anesthetic. Other than their flammable characteristics, discuss the potential hazards associated when ethers react with atmospheric oxygen. Describe some methods to mitigate or reduce these hazards. Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

Q 12. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the most widely produced synthetic plastic polymers. Describe how PVC is produced and some of its unique properties. When PVC burns, discuss some of the potential health concerns that first responders should be aware of.

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t, friction, they can explode. If we breathe ethers, it can cause drowsiness, vomiting, dizziness etc. Also a high amount of exposure can cause unconsciousness and may affect kidneys. Scaling on screen and cracking of skin also can occur due to prolonged exposure under ethers. If fire is caught anyhow, dry powders, foam are used and also the cooling process of heated container using the high pressure water jet can also work.