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Chapter 4: Selection of Products, Dispensing Equipment, and Application Systems
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x See the chart below for common products and where they are located on the pH chart.
This information will help to identify products that need to be kept separated. Schools
can create their own pH chart to help employees monitor product use and storage.
pH Chart
Hydrochloric acidBleachVinegar Pure water Borax, baking sodaHand soapAmmonia, hospital-grade disinfectantBleach Sodium hydroxide(lye)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Corrosive Corrosive
ACIDS Neutral BASES