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ensure accuracy. Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling
and Disposal of Chemicals ceramic materials, phosphorus, sulfur,
copper wire, acetone, and many other organic and inorganic
compounds. The literature on incompatibilities of fluorine
should be carefully reviewed before attempting work with this
substance. Storage and Handling Because of its extreme
reactivity, toxicity, and gaseous nature, fluorine should be
handled using the "basic prudent practices" of Chapter 5.C,
supplemented by the additional precautions for work with
reactive or explosive chemicals (Chapter 5.G) and work with
compressed gases (Chapter 5.H). Work with fluorine requires
special precautions and protective equipment and should be
carried out only by specially trained personnel. Fluorine will
react with many materials normally recommended for handlin