The following documents, forms, and programs relate to general chemical safety considerations.
Chemical Safety
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Acrylamide and Agarose Gels and Stains: This SOP discusses the chemical and... read more
Anesthetic Gases: Anesthetic gases/vapors such as nitrous oxide and isoflurane... read more
Aqua Regia, Handling and Disposal Procedures: Aqua regia is commonly used to... read more
Base Baths: This standard operating procedure (SOP) contains guidelines for... read more
Bonding and Grounding, For Transferring Flammable Liquids and Gases: Bonding... read more
Work with ceramics can present a variety of hazards. The information presented below details... read more
Chemical Abbreviation Key Template: Chemical labelling is an integral part of... read more
Chemical Fume Hoods: Fume hoods are the primary line of defense against... read more
Column Chromatography: Column chromatography is a common purification technique... read more
Compressed Gases: This document outlines the procedures to be used for the safe... read more
Cryogens and Dry Ice: Cryogens, such as liquid nitrogen and helium, are... read more
Drawing can present hazards related to the materials used and the methods of use. The hazards... read more
Flammable Storage in Refrigerators and Freezers: The storage of flammable... read more
Formaldehyde and Paraformaldehyde: This SOP describes the hazard mitigation... read more
Fume Extractors: Fume extractors are useful pieces of equipment for affording... read more
Furnaces for Laboratories: There are various types of laboratory furnaces,... read more
Gas Generators: A laboratory gas generator is an on-site unit that delivers a... read more
Glove Related Contact Reactions: Gloves are important personal protective... read more
High Pressure Reaction Vessels: High pressure vessels can present physical... read more
Hydrofluoric Acid and Other Lipophilic Fluoride Materials:This standard... read more
Accidents can occur even after conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing... read more
Lab Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan: This document is a template that faculty PI's or lab... read more
The University's Chemical Hygiene Plan can be downloaded from SciShield: ... read more
Leathercraft or leatherworking activities include the use of techniques and processes such as... read more
Lithography is a method of printing from a stone or a metal plate with a smooth surface, and was... read more
The Studio Arts Building (SAB) contains many different types of local exhaust ventilation... read more
Mercury and Mercury Containing Devices: Mercury is a neurotoxin and can also... read more
MS-222 (Tricaine) Handling and Disposal: MS-222 is also known as Tricaine... read more
Nanomaterials: This SOP details basic safe work practices to follow when... read more
Osmium Tetroxide: Osmium tetroxide is commonly used as an oxidizing reagent for... read more
One of the first documented connections between painting pigments and adverse health... read more
Perchloric Acid: Perchloric acid (HClO4) is a strong mineral acid. Under some... read more
The performing arts, including theater, dance and music, can present unique hazards that are... read more
Peroxide Forming Materials: This SOP provides basic safe practices for working... read more
The chemicals and processes used in photographic developing can pose a variety of hazards. ... read more
Piranha Handling and Storage: Piranha is a strong oxidant and is generated from... read more
Prior Approval for Work With Particularly Hazardous Materials or Processes: Experiments that can... read more
Pyrophoric Liquids and Solids: Pyrophoric materials have the characteristic of... read more
Reproductive Toxins: OSHA defines reproductive toxins as "Chemicals which... read more
Rotary Evaporators: Rotovaps, used to remove solvent under reduced pressure... read more
Working in the fine arts can pose significant health and safety risks from a variety of hazards... read more
The materials and processes used in sculpting can create exposure hazards for the artist. The... read more
Sodium Azide and Azide Containing Compounds: This SOP details basic safe work... read more
SOP Development Factsheet: This document provides guidance on developing Standard Operating... read more
Stroage Cabinets for Chemicals and Ventilation: Flammable cabinets and acid/... read more
Lab Self Inspection Guide: Please use this guide to ensure that your lab remains safe and... read more
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