313c indicates that although not listed by name and CAS number, this chemical is reportable under one or more of the EPCRA section 313 chemical categories. Before discarding waste, think about what all it contains, and if there is some way that it could be used. Cyanides must never be poured down the drain before neutralization. Acids are best neutralized with a base, such as carbonate/bicarbonate, hydroxide (calcium hydroxide e.g.) Breaks down rapidly in the environment due to air and microorganisms, yielding sulfides and sulfates. Instead, they must be neutralized first. The resulting cyanates will slowly hydrolyze in basic environment to ammonium carbonates, while excess bleach/oxidizer will further convert them to nitrogen and carbon dioxide. Corrosion Irritation: Dermal: 10196-18-6 Skin - Rabbit Result : Severe skin irritation - 24 h Ocular: 10196-18-6 Conversion to mercury(II) sulfide; Taken to hazardous waste disposal centers; Decomposes over 165 C to yield a residue known as "Pharaoh's snake", as well as sulfur oxides and mercury vapors, Will give off carbon dioxide and water vapor, as well as some formaldehyde if not enough oxygen, Decomposes giving off carbon oxides, sulfur oxides, nitrogen, water, soot, VOCs, May be harmful to microorganisms, fauna and water bodies, Reduction with a reducing agent, such as sodium sulfite; Test for peroxides after neutralization; If no peroxides present, incineration or other proper disposal method, Dangerous to wildlife in high concentrations; Occurs naturally in low concentrations, Decomposes giving off carbon dioxide, nitrogen, water vapors, VOCs, PAHs, Low toxicity to environment in small amounts, Classified as hazardous to environment and ground water, Decomposes giving off carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, nitrogen, water, hydrogen chloride vapors, VOCs, PAHs and other harmful compounds, May be harmful to microbial life, fauna and water bodies, Will burn at high temperatures, releasing carbon oxides, water vapors and soot, Oils float on water bodies and inhibit the cellular breathing of many organisms, Mixed with a flammable solvent and burned, Decomposes, releases combustion gasses, VOCs, Dangerous to wildlife due to nickel and chromium content, Decomposes giving off carbon oxides, nitrogen, water, soot, VOCs, Oxidation with an oxidizing solution, such as Fenton's reagent, piranha solution or chromic acid, Decomposes, releasing carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, water vapors, PAHs, soot, Possibly harmful for the environment; little data available on its environmental effects, Generates carbon oxides, water vapor, sulfur oxides, soot and nitrogen, Harmful to wildlife; Nitrification inhibitor, slows the nitrification of ammonia, Mixed with a more flammable solvent, followed by incineration outside or in an incinerator; Oxidation with Fenton's reagent under controlled conditions, Gives off toxic fumes or carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, VOCs, Long-chained alcohols, diluted with an alkane, Pyrophoric, both alloy and reaction products corrosive to wildlife, Incineration, best done in an incinerator with afterburner; Oxidation with Fenton's reagent, Generates carbon dioxide, water vapors, carbon monoxide, soot, VOCs, Poured down the drain; oxidized with a strong oxidizing solution, neutralized then poured down the drain, May be harmful to microorganisms, fish in water bodies, Pyrolysis, followed by recycling of Nd slag, Gives off carbon oxides, leaving neodymium oxides and hydroxides behind, Presents toxicity to wildlife due to the oxalate group, Sublimes and decomposes, releasing carbon oxides, water vapors, soot, pyridine derivatives, Low toxicity, essential nutrient for life, Nickel and chromium are harmful for wildlife, Nickel is very toxic for animals; hydrazine is very toxic to environment, Strong dilution in water, followed by CAREFUL addition of a diluted base; precipitation of nickel, Nickel is harmful for animals; hydrazine is very toxic to environment; perchlorates are toxic for animals and plants, Precipitation with a soluble hydroxide; precipitate should be taken to disposal centers, Gives off nitrogen oxide fumes, leaving behind nickel oxide slag, Reduction of perchlorate to chloride; Precipitation with a soluble hydroxide; precipitate should be taken to disposal centers, Gives off chlorine oxide fumes, leaving behind nickel oxide slag; may decompose violently if organic contaminant present, Gives off sulfur oxide fumes, leaving behind nickel oxide slag, Generates carbon oxides, water vapors, soot, VOCs and toxic nicotine vapors, Deadly to small animals, toxic and addictive to large organisms; absorbs through skin; biodegradable, Any base, hydroxide, carbonate, bicarbonate, Boils off, while also giving off nitrogen dioxide fumes, Corrosive to organisms and rocks; its salts are excellent nitrogen source for plants, Oxidizes to nitrogen dioxide in air, which is highly toxic and corrosive; creates acid rain, Generates carbon oxides, water vapor, soot and nitrogen, Controlled incineration; Hydrolysis with aqueous alkali hydroxide, Breaks down to release combustion gasses and self-ignites at 160 C, No; however it can be converted to fertilizer by adding aqueous ammonia, Breaks down in the presence of water to give nitric acid, which, after neutralization becomes source of nitrogen for plants, Burns giving off carbon oxides, water vapors and nitrogen gas, Bubbling through an alkali solution, peroxide solution, Reacts with air moisture to generate nitric acid and contributes to the acid rain; extremely toxic to animals and plants, Photolysis; Hydrolysis with hot water; Reduction with sodium thiosulfate, Detonation, giving off corrosive iodine vapors, The iodine vapors it gives off during decomposition are dangerous to organisms in short term, Safe, nitrogen source for plants, used as fertilizer; Guanidine derivates occur in guano, Slow addition to water, followed by neutralization with dil. Wear nitrile rubber gloves, laboratory coat, and eye protection. They can, however, be converted to aluminium sulfate, which is safe to dispose of in soil, though it will cause a decrease in pH (it is used as a fertilizer for this purpose), and in diluted form can be poured down the drain, as at low concentrations it's used in the treatment of water. Before neutralizing them, always dilute the acid first, to limit splashing or boiling the acid. Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s), Dust mask; goggles or face shield; protective gloves (USCG, 1999). WebDispose of it by rinsing with water, dissolving in excess dilute sulfuric acid and washing the resulting zinc sulfate solution down the sink. WebZinc Sulfate | ZnSO4 or O4SZn | CID 24424 - structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties, classification, patents, literature, biological activities, safety/hazards/toxicity information, supplier lists, and more. It is a good idea to take these to a proper waste disposal facility. Copper and Zinc have specific discharge limits Inhalation of dust causes irritation of nose and throat. Organic salts, such as acetates and oxalates can be pyrolyzed to carbonates and water vapors. Always check the local laws before choosing the disposal method. Sometimes it is an option to purify waste products into chemicals that are pure enough to be used again. A radioactive waste that is water soluble or readily dispersible in water and not prohibited from sewer disposal based Product name Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4) Solution (100 mM) Page 7 / 7 Product No B1003. For quicker results, alkali bases can be neutralized with any acid, though for practical and economical purposes, acetic acid or citric acid are sufficient. ALWAYS CHECK THE LOCAL LAWS BEFORE DISPOSING OF ANY REAGENT! The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydrogen ions and have pH's of less than 7.0. WebPackage lots. Ingestion can cause irritation or corrosion of the alimentary tract. ALWAYS POUR THE ACID IN WATER AND NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND! Office of Response and Restoration, Currently there are nine products & indicates that no RQ is assigned to this generic or broad class, although the class is a CERCLA hazardous substance. WebWastes with limited sink/sewer disposal. If you live in an apartment block, you only have the drain. in the table below are harmless and even useful in agriculture as fertilizers. Contact with eyes or skin causes irritation. It is used in the production of rayon, as a feed supplement, and as a fertilizer ingredient. (Sigma-Aldrich SDS) Collect in aluminium hydroxide waste It is a good idea to dispose of aluminium sulfate and a safe basic compound (such as calcium carbonate) at the same time. It is used in making rayon, as a wood preservative, and as an analytical reagent. For each gram of barium salt, add 15 mL of 10% sodium sulfate solution. Traceability NIST SRM. WebAvoid release to the environment. Most chemicals used by the amateur chemist come from every day use and do not require special treatment before being discarded in the usual way. Copper Sulfate -> 5% (Most commonly used) Current research may show that Manure slurry + Copper sulfate may have a destructive effect on the mortar between the hoof horn walls. Sodium Acetate. The primary hazard is the threat posed to the environment. Cobalt salts may be carcinogenic and should be taken to a proper waste disposal facility. Burning in air yields carbon oxides, water vapor, nitrogen; Pyrolysis yields, Results in carbon dioxide and water vapor, Little information about its environmental impact, Incineration, done outside; Oxidation with Fenton's reagent; Hot aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide and sodium tetraborate, Displays moderate toxicity to aquatic life; can be degraded by some microorganisms, Gives off carbon dioxide and water vapors, leaving holmium(III) oxide behind, Gives off toxic fumes; may lead to detonation if temperature is too high, Diluted in lots of water, followed by slow addition of a solution of calcium hypochlorite, Decomposes, gives off toxic fumes; may lead to detonation if temperature is too high, Will lead to detonation for concentrated solutions, Any base, carbonate, bicarbonate; sodium thiosulfate can also be used, Boils off the acid, resulting in extremely toxic and corrosive fumes; will lead to decomposition to elemental bromine, Any alkali or alkaline-earth carbonate, bicarbonate, DON'T! Eliminate all ignition sources. Contact the Office of Environmental Health at 255-4862 or the Office of Life Safety Services at 255-8200 prior to discharging any copper or zinc. Materials listed below in quantities up to about 100 g or 100 ml at a time are suitable for disposal down the drain while flushing with excess water. WebZinc Sulfate is a colorless, odorless, crystalline powder. Webpersonnel. A good rule of thumb for transition metals is to convert solutions of their ions to the insoluble carbonate or oxide, often one of the most stable and nontoxic forms of these elements, prior to disposal. Moisten spilled material first or use a HEPA-filter vacuum for clean-up and Sodium hydroxide in cooled water/crushed ice or alcohol solution, Burns at high temperatures giving off carbon dioxide, water vapors, soot and hydrogen chloride fumes, Very toxic and corrosive for wildlife and aquatic life; lachrymator agent, Flammable, gives off carbon dioxide, soot and water vapors, Harmful for wildlife and aquatic life in large concentrations, Sodium hydroxide in water or alcohol solution, Sodium hydroxide in water or alcohol solution; neutralization of cyanide with bleach, Burns at high temperatures giving off carbon dioxide, water vapors, soot and hydrogen cyanide fumes, Breaks down releasing carbon dioxide, water vapors, soot, PAHs, Neutralization with an acid; mixed with a flammable solvent, followed by an incineration, Burns in air to release carbon dioxide, water vapor and nitrogen, Dangerous to aquatic life, albeit recognized as biodegradable, Copper kills aquatic life and plant roots, Reduced to bismuth metal; neutralized with a base then taken to disposal centers or recovered, Hydrolyzes and releases HCl fumes in open air, Hazardous for the environment in large quantities, Will oxidize anything (yes, platinum too) when molten, May become hazardous for the environment in large quantities, Copper and sodium ions pose toxicity to plants and animals, Will burn to release a thick cloud of carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide in open air; will detonate in a sealed container, Its components are already used as fertilizers and the environmental effect are similar, Careful hydrolysis in cold water, outside, Burns, releasing boric acid, boron nitride and nitrogen, Boric acid resulted from hydrolysis is harmful to the fauna, Careful neutralization by adding it in ice cold water, floowed by neutralization with a base, Boron compounds tend to be harmful for wildlife, Not useful; may volatilize at high temperatures, Recycling; Traces of brass waste can be completely dissolved with nitric acid, followed by neutralization of leftover acid, recovering copper and zinc via electrowinning, Old brass may contain lead or nickel which is harmful to the environment, Neutralization with excess sodium hydroxide to sodium glycolate, Evaporates and burns at high temperatures, releasing toxic fumes, Oxidized with a strong oxidizing solution, such as chromic acid, Fenton's reagent, piranha solution, followed by neutralization and then poured down the drain, Decomposes giving off carbon dioxide, water vapors, sulfur oxides, bromine, soot, May be harmful to water bodies; environmental effects unknown, Destruction with aqueous sodium hydroxide, which can be aided by methanol or acetone; Oxidation with, Evaporates, should not be attempted indoors, Dangerous to aquatic life at high concentrations, occurs naturally; May cause ozone depletion, Reducing with a reducing agent, such as sodium metabisulfite, sulfite, bisulfite, thiosulfate, Bromous acid and its decomp. This page was last modified on 8 November 2022, at 18:53. Waste containing cyanide, either from gold refining or from organic extractions of alkaloids from cyanide containing plants, must be neutralized with bleach or hydrogen peroxide, to turn them into less harmful cyanates. Hocking, p. 216, http://www.drugfuture.com/chemdata/cuprous-sulfite.html, http://www.inchem.org/documents/sids/sids/115775.pdf, http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/es7029703?journalCode=esthag, Safe disposal/handling of lead in a domestic setting, http://www.sciencemadness.org/smwiki/index.php?title=Proper_disposal_of_chemicals&oldid=14787, GNU Free Documentation License 1.3 or later, Oxidation with Fenton's reagent; Concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide, Safe detonation in remote area; Strong dilution in organic solvent followed by safe incineration; Hydrolysis with cold sodium hydroxide solution, Toxic to organisms; nitrate source for plants, Oxidation with an oxidizing solution, such as chromic acid, piranha solution, Fenton's reagent, Incineration (no peroxides); Oxidation with Fenton's reagent; Chlorination in water with chlorine or hypochlorous acid; If peroxides are present, addition of excess ferrous sulfate, sodium bisulfite or metabisulfite to neutralize the peroxides, followed by incineration; If the bottle has peroxides on the cap, do not open it, instead safely detonate it in a remote or special area, Incineration produces carbon dioxide and water vapor. Organic solvents should be poured in labeled waste tanks, such as: halogenated, non-halogenated solvents. WebPlace the mixture in a container such as a sealed plastic bag; Throw away the container in your trash at home; and Delete all personal information on the prescription label of Bleach (best bet); hydrogen peroxide; oxygen; ozone; Extremely toxic for all organisms, used to kill pests, Neutralize it first, good source of phosphorus, unless contaminated, Deadly to small animals; excess in water bodies may cause algal bloom, Suspension of calcium hydroxide, sodium thiosulfate, cooled; PBr, Breaks down to bromine, hydrogen bromide, phosphorus tribromide and phosphorous acids in the presence of air/moisture, Corrosive and deadly to all wildlife; Lowers soil pH; Corrosive to rocks, soil, Suspension of calcium hydroxide, cooled; PCl, Boils and breaks down to chlorine, hydrogen chloride and phosphorous acids in the presence of air/moisture, Will volatilize at very high temperatures, No, reaction with water is highly exothermic and may generate acidic steam. Zinc Sulfateis a colorless, odorless, crystalline powder. It is used in making rayon, as a wood preservative, and as an analytical reagent. It is also used as a dietary supplement, and in herbicides, water treatment, fireproofing, deodorant, cosmetics and fertilizers. Reasons for Citation They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible. Non-hydrated cement is hazardous to environment, animals and plants; hydrated solid is generally non-toxic; Production of cement is extremely harmful to environment, Pyrolysis, followed by taking the resulting slag to disposal facilities, Gives off carbon oxides and water vapors, leaving potassium antimony oxide slag behind, Above 292 C decomposes to potassium carbonate and above 891 C will yield potassium oxide and carbon dioxide, which is quickly reabsorbed as it cools, Excess may increase the concentration of potassium in the dumping area, Hydrolysis; neutralization with hydrogen peroxide, Breaks down to its constituent oxides, both dry and as solution, Dangerous to organisms due to its strong oxidizing properties; high amounts of bismuth are toxic, Decomposes to high temperatures releasing water vapors and sulfur trioxide, Decreases the soil pH, high levels of sodium are toxic for plants, Bleach or hydrogen peroxide can be used if desired, Decomposes to release sulfur dioxide and water vapors, High levels of sulfur dioxide are toxic for organisms, Decomposes, releasing combustion gasses, carbon oxides, water vapors, Safe, low toxicity; occurs during wine fermentation, Decomposes to potassium bromide and oxygen, May give off bromine vapors in the presence of water at high temperatures, Bromide ions pose little toxicity to wildlife in small amounts, No, very high temperatures decompose it to potassium oxide and carbon dioxide, which is quickly reabsorbed as it cools, Excess may increase the soil level of potassium in the dumping area, Reduction with metabisulfite, sulfite or bisulfite; a mixture of sulfuric acid and ferric ammonium sulfate can also be used, Melts and disproportionates to potassium perchlorate and potassium chloride, Small amounts can be dumped, as household bleach already contains a small percentage of chlorates, especially if it's old; Do not dump large quantities, Toxic to plants, was used as a weedkiller in the past, Yes, unless the soil is chloride sensitive, Presence of chlorides may have a harmful effect to some plants, Decomposes above 290 C, releasing oxygen, Cr(VI) is a potent carcinogen and very toxic to organisms, Decomposes above 1000 C, releasing oxygen, Oxidation with hydrogen peroxide, bleach, sodium thiosulfate to less harmful compounds, continued by oxidation to carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas, Melts and may oxidize in oxygen-rich atmosphere, Breaks down to iron(III) oxide and potassium hydroxide, best in the presence of moisture, Not required for small amounts, dumped in trash, Breaks down to iron and potassium nitrides/oxides, releasing cyanide, carbon monoxide, Low toxicity to organisms, though tends to break down under UV light, Neutralize first; neutralized is a good source of potassium for plants, Disproportionates to potassium chlorate and potassium chloride, giving off chlorine, Very toxic to organisms, especially aquatic ones, Decomposes, releasing oxygen, and iodine at high enough temperatures, Potassium iodate may be harmful to organisms, May release iodine vapors in the presence of water, Any reducing agents, such as oxalic acid, hydrogen peroxide, Breaks down to manganese oxide and alkali, Deadly to small organisms, dangerous to organisms in short term, Gives off nitrogen oxides at very high temperatures; burns in presence of organic compounds, releasing carbon oxides, nitrogen and leaving behind alkaline slag, Excellent fertilizer, though may lead to uncontrolled algae growth if dumped in water bodies, Oxidation with sodium percarbonate, oxygen, ozone to nitrate; Thermal decomposition followed by conversion to potassium carbonate or sulfate, Decomposes to form potassium oxide/hydroxide and releases nitrogen oxides fumes, Unlike nitrates, nitrites are poor source of nitrogen for plants; Nitrites are toxic for most animals due to the formation of nitrosamines, Reduction with metallic iron under UV light in the absence of air, Oxidizes flammable materials, burning them, Potassium periodate may be harmful to organisms, Potassium/sodium sulfite/metabisulfite/thiosulfate, ascorbic acid at acidic pH, Detonates, releasing potassium chromate, chromium(III) oxide fumes, Alkaline solution, sodium carbonate in water, Dangerous to the environment in short term, Not always required; can be dumped in trash or poured down the drain, Releases carbon oxides, soot and leaves behind potassium carbonate, Not always required; can be disposed in anyway, Releases combustion gasses and leaves behind sodium and potassium carbonate, Will decompose at high temperatures to release various hydrocarbons, carbon oxides, water vapors, Large quantities may be harmful to water bodies and small animals, Releases sulfur oxides at very high temperatures, Oxidation of aqueous potassium sulfite to sulfate reduces the amount of dissolved oxygen from water bodies, Dissolution in large amounts of water; poured down the drain, Decomposes to release carbon oxides, leaving behind basic potash, Safe, biodegradable; avoid dumping large amounts, kills microbial lifeform, Incineration, first mix it with a more flammable solvent, Not required, though it can be mixed with a flammable solvent and burned, Generates carbon oxides and water vapor, as well as other toxic pyrolysis compounds, May give off carbon oxides and nitrogen gasses at high temperatures, as well as cyanide, Contact with strong acids may release hydrogen cyanide, Not required; dump it in trash; mix it with concrete, Yes (powder or fine grains only, with plenty of water), Dilution in water followed by addition of NaOH solution, Breaks down to combustion gasses and soot, Incineration in a special incinerator; Oxidation with Fenton's reagent, Gives off carbon oxides, water vapors, soot, amines and nitrogen, Gives off carbon dioxide, water vapors and other side products, Safe, can be used as nourishment by organisms; Important role in Krebs cycle, Decomposes, releasing carbon oxides, water vapors, soot, pyridine derivatives, Low toxicity, though harmful for microorganisms, Dissolved in acid, followed by recovery of nickel and aluminium, Displays moderate toxicity to aquatic life; RDX can be degraded by the fungus Phanaerocheate chrysosporium, Unknown effects, doesn't appear to be harmful, Recycling; Wastes should be taken to hazardous metal disposal centers, While bismuth and tin don't present great hazard to environment, lead does, Breaks down to carbon oxides and water vapors, Recycling; Taken to waste disposal centers; Dumped in trash, Decomposes and ignites, releasing large amounts of black smoke, soot, VOCs, Natural rubber has low toxicity and is biodegradable; Synthetic and vulcanized rubber do not easily break down in the environment and are harmful for nature, Acidified sodium nitrite, nitrous acid; recycling of rubidium, Dangerous to organisms in very high concentrations; Rubidium ions have similar toxicity to those of sodium and potassium, Dangerous to wildlife in short term (highly corrosive); Rubidium ions have similar toxicity to those of sodium and potassium, Decomposes to rubidium nitrite above ~300 C, Low toxicity to wildlife, occurs naturally, Breaks down to phenol; at higher temperatures gives off carbon oxides, water vapors, soot and VOCs, Low toxicity to environment, occurs naturally, Breaks down to copper(I) oxide, gives off water vapors and ammonia, Copper ions and ammonia are toxic to most animals, especially small ones; ammonia can be a source of nitrogen for plants, Incineration, if no peroxides present; If peroxides are present, neutralize them with a reducing agent such as ferrous sulfate, sodium bisulfite or metabisulfite in excess, then incinerate; If the bottle has peroxides on the cap, do not open it, instead safely detonate it in a remote or special area, Surface oxidation at high temperatures in oxygen; decomposes at its melting point, At high temperatures results in melting; Can be used to indurate crystalline silica, Finely divided silica is dangerous for fauna, Photolysis; Reduction with a more reactive metal or a reducing agent like ascorbic acid; Recycling of silver, Breaks down to metallic silver, water and carbon dioxide at high temperatures, Toxic to wildlife; silver microparticles are harmful if ingested, Detonates, releasing silver particles and nitrogen gas, Breaks down to metallic silver and bromine at high temperatures, Photolysis; Reduction with a reducing agent like ascorbic acid or formaldehyde; Recycling of silver, Breaks down to metallic silver, oxygen and carbon dioxide above 120 C, Toxic to wildlife in short term; silver microparticles are harmful if ingested, Breaks down to metallic silver and chlorine at high temperatures, Reduction with a reducing agent like ascorbic acid or formaldehyde; Recycling of silver, Photolysis; Reduction with potassium thiocyanate or hydrochloric acid; Recycling of silver if possible, Explodes, releasing oxygen, nitrogen, carbon oxides and silver powder, Melts and breaks down to metallic silver and iodine at high temperatures, Breaks down to metallic silver, oxygen and nitrogen dioxide at high temperatures, Breaks down to metallic silver, oxygen and nitrogen oxides at high temperatures, Reduction with a more reactive metal or a reducing agent like ascorbic acid; Recycling of silver, Breaks down to metallic silver, silver chloride, oxygen, chlorine at high temperatures, Breaks down to metallic silver, oxygen and/or sulfur dioxide/trioxide at high temperatures, Not useful, already byproduct of high-temperature reactions, Slag is harmful for environment, especially if heavy metals are present, Somewhat good as a fertilizer, though expensive; Acts as a slow-release nitrogen source for plants, Decomposes and burns at high temperatures, releasing lots of soot, carbon dioxide and water vapors, High levels of sodium are toxic for plants; anionic surfactants are harmful for environment, Results in sodium carbonate and acetone at high temperatures, then carbon dioxide and water vapors, High levels of sodium are toxic for plants, Gives off carbon dioxide, water vapors and soot, Neutralization with an alkali or carbonate solution; adding the compound in small bits in large volumes of water and alcohol, Cooled alcoholic solution with small amounts of a weak acid; addition of amide in small amounts, Extremely harmful to environment in short term, Breaks down to sodium metal and gives off nitrogen gas, Too much sodium is harmful to plants; Reaction with certain compounds may release traces of benzene; otherwise safe, occurs naturally, Not required; Bleach or hydrogen peroxide can be used if desired, Neutralization with an alkali or carbonate solution; Slow addition in a large volume of water or alcohol, Melts and disproportionates to sodium perchlorate and sodium chloride, Small amounts can be dumped, as household bleach already contains a small percentage of chlorates, especially if it's old; Do not dump large quantities though, Small amounts can be dumped; Do not dump large quantities though, Neutralization of cyanide; Slow decomposition in a large volume of water or alcohol, Cyanide is toxic to organisms, will increase the boron concentration in soil or water, Dilution in water, followed by bleach or hydrogen peroxide, Breaks down to sodium sulfate, sodium sulfite, sodium thiosulfate, sulfur dioxide, Mixed with a flammable solvent and incinerated; Poured down the drain, Gives off carbon oxides, water vapors, sulfur oxides, Slow addition to a large volume of water, best with small amounts of a carboxylic acid, such as acetic or citric acid, Toxic and very corrosive to most organisms; Raises pH in water bodies, Diluted organic solutions will reduce it to its constituent oxides, Not recommended due to its sodium content, Dangerous to organisms due to its strong oxidizing properties, Decomposes to sodium oxalate, then carbonate, releasing carbon monoxide and water vapors, High levels of sodium are toxic to plants, Breaks down at high temperatures releasing aluminium fluoride, HF fumes, Relative safe to environment, harmful for insects and small animals; occurs naturally, Breaks down to sodium polyphosphates and sodium oxide, giving off phosphorus oxide fumes at high temperatures, Corrosive to organisms, harmful to wildlife, Dangerous to wildlife in short term; toxic to plants due to sodium ions, Disproportionates to sodium chlorate and sodium chloride, giving off chlorine, Very toxic to organisms, especially aquatic ones; High levels of sodium are toxic for plants, Toxic to most fauna; High levels of sodium are toxic for plants, Dissolution in a large volume of water slowly, best with small amounts of a carboxylic acid, such as acetic acid, Addition in large amounts of water, followed by addition of aq. 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