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Activities in the laboratory usually often use chemicals that smell

pungent and emit toxic gases. Although the effect is not direct, but if
we inhale it often it will be a problem in the future. That's why we

must wear masks when we are in the laboratory.

The function of the laboratory mask is to cover the nose

and mouth which can be the entry point for dust and
harmful chemical gases. There are 2 types of masks that we

often encounter in laboratories, namely medical masks
and laboratory gas masks.

e. Gloves

Figure 6. Gloves

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Gloves protect your hands from splashing chemical solutions that
can make your skin itchy or blister. The kinds of gloves used in the

lab are usually made of natural rubber, nitrile, and neoprene.

The function of gloves in the laboratory is to protect hands from

harmful objects and chemicals. These dangerous objects can come
from broken glassware, while chemicals can come from concentrated

solutions.

Rubber is a material used in the manufacture of laboratory

gloves because it is not easy to absorb chemical substances, be it
liquid or solid.