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Document · part of 1. Chemistry and safety, and this gates three requirements

1(a). Get the safety data sheets for three named chemicals

Required

Sucrose, isopropyl alcohol and a waterproofing spray. Compare their properties and hazards, including handling, disposal and toxicity. These are the same three substances requirements 2, 3 and 4 use.

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  1. Chemistry Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-15), Requirement 1(a) · Names the three substances (sucrose, isopropyl alcohol and a waterproofing spray) that requirements 2, 3 and 4 go on to use.

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