Thanks for sending this on, Steve. I hope to be able to use some of these items you and others have sent as space fillers in the next Journal. J .Judith From: neact-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:neact-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Stephen Stepenuck Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:28 AM To: neact@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [neact] Chemistry class explosion injures seven From the ACS' Division of Chemical Health and Safety's listserve. sjs * * * * * New York http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100119/NEWS/1001196 64 Chemistry class explosion injures seven By Deborah Medenbach Posted: January 19, 2010 - 12:16 PM BOICEVILLE-A chemistry class gone awry resulted in an explosion and HAZMAT teams being dispatched to the Onteora High School at 11 a.m. today on Route 28. School officials said a teacher was demonstrating interactions between potassium chlorate and food items when the unexpectedly strong reaction occured. Less than three grams of potassium chlorate were involved. The chemical is used the the manufacture of safety matches and explosives. Nearby classes reported hearing a sound like a loud door slam and the school's Quick Response Team responded immediately. Seven students and the teacher were transported to area hospitals for treatment. The teacher and two students were treated for minor cuts and burns. The remaining students were checked for minor injuries. Parents were contacted by school staff immediately and the school was on "modified lockdown" until the injured students and staff were transported out of the building. Schedules were adjusted for the rest of the day. Police determined that HAZMAT response was not needed for cleanup after the explosion, school officials said.