Removing paint with chemical paint strippers which may be solvent-based, alkaline or eco-friendly.

This guide covers the handling of chemical spills in D&T, food and art. The majority of chemicals used in these areas, are considered hazardous but, because they are used in small quantities only, do not represent the same level of risks as chemicals in science.

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

In ‘Batik’ work, molten wax is applied to fabrics before dyeing them.Some chemicals used in identifying and cleaning fabrics are highly flammable, eg, methylated spirit and acetone.