Commercial Equivalents for Chemicals: A Complete List

At a glance..

This detailed list provides chemical names and formulas along with their commercial counterparts and where to find them.

The details..

'Commercial Equivalents for Chemicals' is a must-have reference book that lists the most commonly used industrial and household chemicals along with their readily available commercial alternatives. The book serves as an invaluable resource to chemists, researchers, students, homemakers or anyone who needs to find safe replacements or substitutes when dealing with hazardous materials.

The first section of this handbook presents a table format listing all the common compounds found in laboratories and households such as acetic acid (vinegar), calcium hydroxide (slaked lime), sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) etc., followed by their corresponding commercial equivalents. This information can be useful not only in emergency situations but also while performing routine experiments where one may run out of certain reagents.

In addition to providing safety measures against potential hazards associated with handling toxic substances like lead sinkers or mothballs containing naphthalene; 'Commercial Equivalents for Chemicals' offers cost-effective solutions too. For instance, instead of buying expensive pool algaecides from specialty stores you could use aluminum sulfate which is easily available at your local garden supply store.

Overall Commercial Equivalents for Chemicals' is an informative guide that aims at promoting safer practices while working with potentially dangerous substances. It's written in simple language and easy-to-understand tables making it accessible even to those without extensive scientific knowledge.