Hazardous Materials Use

Faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and guests are expected to follow all established safety regulations and procedures, including those published in the Laboratory Safety Handbook and the Hazard Communication Standard Program, Chemical Waste Management Program, April 1996 (2nd Revision).

We would remind everyone that "when chemicals are transferred from the original container to a secondary container, the individual making the transfer will ensure that this container is properly labeled with the chemical identity and appropriate hazard warning(s)" (page 5, Hazard Communication Standard Program, Chemical Waste Management Program, April 1996 (2nd Revision).

Material Safety Data Sheets

Chemical names and common names are listed on material safety data sheets (MSDS). Container means any bag, barrel, bottle, box, can, cylinder, drum, reaction vessel, or storage tank. Visitors to the lab should discuss their chemical use and storage needs with the resident staff.