Every activity has safety concerns noted on the direction page. However, here is a compilation for you to look at. We want all of your students to have a safe and fun experience with our activities. Modeling good safety practices in your classroom will prepare students for future science experiences. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask us!

• It is not recommended for students to ever drink or ingest any lab ingredients. It is never safe to consume anything out of a beaker.
• Silly Putty uses Borax. This should not be ingested. Avoid contacting borax with the eyes or mouth. Students should wear safety goggles when working with borax.
• Diaper Demo uses sodium polyacrylate. Do not ingest sodium polyacrylate; it is toxic. Avoid exposure to the eyes. Do not inhale sodium polyacrylate. Safety goggles should be worn when working with sodium polyacrylate. Wash hands immediately after handling sodium polyacrylate. Take care when disposing of any item containing sodium polyacrylate. Place in a sealed plastic container before disposing. Do not pour any sodium polyacrylate down the sink.
• More specific safety notes are on each activity. Please READ these!

We recommend that teachers try any activity before using it with the class to identify any potential issues for his/her students. We believe that under proper guidance all of these activities can be conducted safely. As a teacher, you are responsible for the safety of your students. Use proper safety equipment and precautions. Please ask us if you have any questions, especially concerning safety!

North Carolina State University and The Science House make no warranty, explicit or implied, as to the safety or suitability of these experiments.