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Overview
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Basics of Chemical Identification and Storage
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Labeling Hazardous Materials
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Segregating and Storing Chemicals
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Summary
Source: Robert M. Rioux & Taslima A. Zaman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
While the use of various chemicals in experimental research is essential, it is also important to safely store and maintain them as a part of the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program. The properties of chemicals and their reactivity vary broadly and if chemicals are not managed, stored, and labeled properly, they can have harmful or even destructive consequences such as toxic fume production, fire or explosion, which may result in human fatality, property damage or environmental hazards. Therefore, an appropriate chemical label should identify the material and list the associated hazards, and users should have knowledge of how to read chemical labels and safety data sheets (SDS). Proper chemical storage must meet OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Association) standards and this can prevent most chemical reactivity hazards.
1. Labeling for Hazardous Material
RGN | Reactivity Group | Incompatible With RGN: |
1 | Acids, Mineral, Non-Oxidizing | 4-15,17-26,28,30-34,101-107 |
2 | Acids, Mineral, Oxidizing | 3-34,101-103,105-107 |
3 | Acids, Organic | 2,4,5,7,8,10-12,15,18,21,22,24,265,33, Research laboratories often contain many chemicals that may pose distinct hazards to our health and well-being. Proper storage, maintenance, and labeling of these chemicals can help prevent accidents and provide a safe working environment. While the list of chemicals may vary by laboratory and experiments, this document provides a basic guideline to storing and maintaining chemicals, and using the SDS to properly handle chemicals. Specific hazard assessment may reveal more specialized and additional storage requirements.
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