Ch 2 Biotech VOCAB

2. Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
5. Basic unit of volume in the metric system
7. solution a concentrated solution of a substance used to prepare solutions of lower concentration
10. A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
11. Hypochlorite NaClO, bleach
12. high efficiency particulate air (filter)
13. A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
15. National Fire Protection Association
16. Phosphate-buffered saline. water based salt solution. pH approx: 7.4
18. the removal of most microorganisms
21. Tris-acetate-EDTA buffer solution.
22. 10^-6
24. base unit of length in metric system
25. 10^-9
27. Piece of equipment used to sterilize articles by way of steam under pressure and/or dry heat
28. compound that prevents sharp, sudden changes in pH

1. Safety Data Sheet
2. Don to protect against unknown infectious microorganisms
3. the curve at a liquid's surface by which one measures the volume of the liquid
4. Any procedure used to evaluate the accuracy of a measurement system and, when sources of error are found, to use that information to correct or improve the measuring system
6. A substance that is dissolved in a solution.
8. used to control exposure of raw materials and products to contaminants. Control temp, humidity, and pressure during manufacturing.
9. in preventing spread of infection
10. destroys all microorganisms
14. Notebook A record of all pre-lab work & lab work; a formal record of lab preparations and what was done
16. Personal Protective Equipment i.e. gloves, mask, safety glasses and clinical attire
17. thousandth (10^-3)
19. disposable plastic transfer pipet
20. Measure mass in metric system
22. A laboratory instrument used to measure, dispense, and transfer very small amounts of liquid.
23. a buffer solution containing a mixture of Tris base, boric acid and EDTA.
26. Biosafety Levels