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Chemical Inventory
Each
Laboratory must
maintain a complete, accurate
and up to date chemical
inventory.
The inventory should include:
All Chemicals
Hazardous
Non-hazardous
Compressed Gasses
Chemical Inventory
Have expired.
Are no longer being used.
Have containers that have been
compromised, i.e. cracked lid.
Have labels that are illegible.
Chemical Id
Synonyms
Hazardous Ingredients
Exposure Limits
Physical Data
Appearance and odor
Health Hazards
Toxic, Carcinogen, etc.
Physical Hazards
Corrosive, Oxidizer, etc.
Reactivity data
Incompatibles
Spill Procedures
Large and small
Special Protection
Wear appropriate PPE
Signs and
Symptoms of
Exposure
Headache, Nausea, etc.
MSDS
Emergency
In an emergency and you cannot retrieve an
MSDS, one can be obtained by calling the
3E Companys 24 Hour phone #:
800-451-8346
Or
760-602-8703
Chemical Storage
Separate
incompatible chemicals.
Chemical Storage
Storage
container MUST be
compatible with material.
Example: Metal containers cannot be
used for acids and bases.
Food
Acids Storage
Store
in secondary containment
Cannot be stored at or above eye level.
Label cabinets Acid with 3 letters
Store by acid class in separate
secondary containment
Organic
Inorganic
Oxidizing
Acetic Acid
Trichloroacetic
Trifluoroacetic Acid
Formic Acid
Citric Acid
Benzoic Acid
Butyric Acid
Propionic Acid
Acid
Hydrofluoric Acid
Hydrobromic Acid
Phosphoric Acid
Chromic Acid
Acid
Perchloric Acid
Sulfuric Acid
Bases Storage
Hydroxides
Amines
Ammonia
Bleach
Compressed Gasses
Must
incompatible gasses
caps on while in
transportation or storage
Chemical Labeling
All
Water
Weak buffers
Salts
Full
Chemical Labeling
Containers
of hazardous materials
must not only include the name of
the material but also the chemical
hazards associated with the use of
the material.
Physical Hazards
Explosive
Flammable
Compressed gas
Carcinogen
Toxic
Oxidizer
Corrosive
Reactive
Health Hazards
Carcinogen
Hepatotoxin
Neurotoxin
Nephrotoxin
Reproductive toxin
Corrosive
Sensitizer
Irritant
Highly Toxic
Toxic
Labeling Information
Consult
HMIS
Hazardous Materials
Identification System
The HMIS rating is a color-coded, alphanumeric system which gives
information about the health, flammability and reactivity of the chemical
in question. The system rates a material from a minimal hazard through
a serious hazard. It also recommends the appropriate personal
protective equipment to be worn when handling the particular chemical.
Example of HMIS
HMIS Health
0 - Minimal Hazard
Not significant risk to health.
1 - Slight Hazard
Irritation or minor reversible injury possible.
2 - Moderate Hazard
Temporary or minor injury may occur.
3 - Serious Hazard
Major injury likely unless prompt action is taken and medical treatment is given.
4 - Severe Hazard
Life-threatening, major or permanent damage may result from single or repeated
over exposures.
HMIS Flammability
0 - Minimal Hazard
Materials that will not burn. Usually includes any material that will not burn in air
when exposed to a temperature of 1500F. for a period of 5 minutes
1 - Slight Hazard
Materials that must be preheated before ignition can occur.
2 - Moderate Hazard
Materials that must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient
temperatures
before ignition can occur.
3 - Serious Hazard
Materials capable of ignition under almost all ambient temperature conditions.
4 - Severe Hazard
Materials that will rapidly or completely vaporize at atmospheric pressure and normal
ambient temperatures with a flashpoint below 73F. Materials may ignite
spontaneously with air.
HMIS Reactivity
0 - Minimal Hazard
Materials that are normally stable even under fire conditions.
1 - Slight Hazard
Materials that are normally stable but that can become unstable at elevated
temperatures and pressures.
2 - Moderate Hazard
Materials that readily undergo violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and
pressures. These materials may also react violently with water.
3 - Serious Hazard
Materials that are capable of detonation or explosive decomposition but require a
strong initiating source or materials the react explosively with water.
4 - Severe Hazard
Materials that are readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or
explosive reaction at normal temperatures and pressures.
Ethanol
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Exposure
Routes of Exposure
Inhalation
Absorption
Ingestion
Injection
Exposure Control
Prevent
exposures to hazardous
materials.
Inhalation Keep containers closed, use the
fume hood, reduce volumes
Absorption Wear gloves, lab coat, safety
glasses, clean up spills promptly.
Ingestion Dont eat, drink, smoke of apply
cosmetics in the laboratory. Dont store
hazardous material in food containers.
Injection Use care when handling sharps.
Properly dispose of sharps.
Exposure Control
Engineering controls:
-hoods, cabinets, safety cans,
trays
Work practices:
-Standard operating procedures
Personal protective
equipment:
- safety glasses, lab coats,
gloves, no open-toed shoes
Types of Emergencies
Medical
emergency
Fire
Chemical
spill
Biohazardous material
spill
Bomb threat
Earthquake
Power outage
Emergency Response
If
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