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.

Explains in some detail the hazards and risks which gloves can protect against, and when gloves are unnecessary. Describes the sort of gloves which might be used in school science and how to identify them.

Cleaning oil-based paints off brushes and rollers using solvents such as turpentine, white spirit or cellulose thinners. Cleaning emulsion and vinyl emulsion paints off brushes and rollers using water.

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