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Evaporating small quantities (100 ml. or less) of volatile materials is a viable method for managing hazardous< wastes. Such a procedure must be executed within a working fume hood and should not involve materials that yield explosive or flammable residues. Some solvents suitable for evaporation are as follows:

Acetone 1,2-Dichloroethylene Methyl alcohol
2-Butanol Diethyl ether Methyl ethyl ketone
Butyl alcohol Ethyl acetate Pentane
Carbon tetrachloride Ethyl alcohol Perchloroethylene
Chloroform Heptane 2-Propanol
Cyclohexane Hexane Trichloroethylene
Dichloromethane Isopropyl alcohol Xylene

 

 

 
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