This customisable document offers information on the hazards associated with chemicals commonly used in D&T departments, and can also be used as a stocklist.
CLEAPSS strongly recommends that any D&T teacher or technician with limited or no experience of  these chemicals should consult with their science colleagues.

Etching zinc or copper plates for intaglio printing using dilute nitric acid.

Burning tests on very small samples.Chemical tests of fabrics, yarns and threads using the reagents listed below.

A variety of chemical tests may be performed to identify the nature of fibres, eg, the substances present in them, such as cellulose or protein. Some tests involve the use of solvents in testing for synthetic fibres.