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Chemistry Department
Loyola School of Science & Engineering
Ateneo de Manila University
Version 2010
Preface
Preface to the 2010 Edition
In 2004, the government started to implement various laws, rules and regulations covering a
broad range of activities related to the purchase, use, storage, waste management, and
disposal of chemicals. The increased regulation has led the University to implement a common
policy and procedure to address these various concerns. The Chemical Management and
Inventory System (CMIS) was developed to address the need for accurate inventory, efficient
purchasing, management, and compliance with various laws as well as the management of
hazardous chemical wastes. The changes in the legal and regulatory climate have also
contributed to the changing culture of safety which now puts emphasis on experiment
planning, risk assessment, hazard consideration and chemical waste minimization.
In this edition, information on different sections (i.e. Emergency Protocols, Use of Instruments
and Waste Disposal) was updated. A section on the CMIS and Handling of Biological Samples
was added. I wish to thank Ms. Mailyn Terrado for the section on Dealing with Biological
Samples and Wastes. I also wish to thank Dr. Regina C. So and Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit for taking
the time to proofread the manual.
T his manual is intended to be a safety reference document for lab workers at the
Chemistry Department of the Ateneo de Manila University. It is mainly adapted from the
Laboratory Safety Manual at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the
memo on Operating Practices issued by Dr. Ma. Assunta Cuyegkeng when she was Chair of the
Department in 1996—practices that have served the Department well since the time of Fr.
Schmitt.
This manual provides basic information about hazards encountered in the lab and safety
precautions to prevent accidents. It also contains the description of faculty, student, and staff
roles in ensuring a safe working environment in the lab.
It is not possible to cover all safety and emergency scenarios, but this manual should,
nonetheless, serve as the starting point for the faculty in developing their own safety plans
specific to the materials and procedures in their laboratories.
It is often a sticky effort to balance convenience and control with regards to safety issues in
the lab, but when all is said and done, the basic rules are alertness and vigilance, common
sense, conservation of resources, and concern for other workers in the lab.
1. Introduction 6
1.1 Safety Awareness 6
1.2 The Role of Faculty 6
1.3 The Role of a Safety Officer 7
1.4 The Role of Lab Technicians 8
1.5 The Role of Students/Researchers 9
2. Emergency Protocols 10
2.1 Dealing with Emergency 10
2.2 Emergency Telephone Numbers 11
2.3 Fire Emergency 12
2.4 Chemical Spill 13
2.5 Escape of Noxious Gases 14
2.6 First Aid 14
2.7 Medical Attention After First Aid 15
2.8 Reporting Accidents and Injuries 16
7. Waste Disposal 40
7.1 Waste Characteristics 40
7.2 Waste Reduction 40
7.3 Handling Specific Wastes 40
7.4 Labeling 41
7.5 Waste Containers 41
7.6 Disposal to Sewerage System 41
7.7 Disposal of Chemical Wastes 42
Appendices 48
A.1 Form for Overtime/Overnight Lab Work 48
A.2 Form for Reporting Lab Accidents 48
A.3 Instrument Authorization Form 48
Figures 52
Figure 1 Lab Benches 52
Figure 2 Fume Hoods 52
Figure 3 Power, Gas, and Water Lines 52
Figure 4 Fire Extinguishers & Showers 53
Figure 5 Floor Plans with Fire Exits 53
Figure 6 Aspirator Set-up for the Clean-up of Mercury Spills 53
Figure 7 Fire Alarm 54
Figure 8 Compressed Gases 54
Figure 9 CMIS’ Logical Computer-Hardware Set-up 55
Figure 10 Overview of Requesting Procedure 55
Figure 11 Overview of CMIS Requesting Procedures 56
References 65
T he most important rule is that everyone involved in lab operations—from the highest
administrative level to the individual workers—must be safety minded. Safety
awareness can become part of everyone’s habits only if the issue of safety is discussed
repeatedly and only if senior and responsible staff demonstrate a sincere and continuing
interest in safety.
Over familiarity with a particular laboratory operation may result in overlooking or underrating
its hazards. This attitude can lead to a false sense of security, which frequently results in
carelessness. As the saying goes: “An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of
cure”. Thus, be alert to unsafe conditions and actions and call attention to them so that
corrections can be made as soon as possible. Every lab worker has a basic responsibility to
himself and his colleagues to plan and execute lab operations in a safe manner.
Most of the rules/responsibilities stated here are nothing more than common sense and
concern for others. You must consider not just yourself, but also the other people involved—
always consider their safety and convenience as well.
NO SET OF RULES can cover all situations. Common sense is still the guiding norm. Please do
not argue, “We were not told,” when it is obvious what you should do in a given situation.
1. Set a good example by being enthusiastic about safety, and by observing all safety
rules (e.g. no eating and drinking in the lab/stockroom) and wearing protective
equipment (e.g. eyewear, aprons, etc. where recommended).
2. Review and update safety protocol and procedures in the department.
3. Together with the laboratory supervisers and staff, regularly check safety facilities and
equipment (i.e. hoods, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, safety showers, eye wash
stations, first aid kits, spill kits)
4. Manage the CMIS, check that the system is working satisfactorily, compliance and
recommend appropriate improvements.
5. Conduct an inventory of chemical wastes generated by the department.
6. Coordinate with the University Physical Plant and Office of Adminitrative Service
regarding the disposal of chemical wastes with a DENR-accredited waste transporter
and treater.
7. Undertake an annual review of the laboratory experiments which are included in
curricular offerings to consider aspects of safety, waste minimization and where
appropriate, redesign or replacement.
8. Regularly orient science majors (both undergraduates and graduate students,
especially those doing their thesis) research assistants and faculty members regarding
chemical safety and chemical waste management and minimization.
3. If the situation is beyond your control and presents a danger to you, evacuate the
area and immediately call for help.
Note: For fires, follow evacuation procedures under Section 2.3 (Fire Emergency).
• 5624)
The disaster-assistance team captain of the building (local
• The Fire Marshall at OAS, Gonzaga hall (local 5103 or 5118)
• Quezon City Fire Department (928 8363 or 928 6535)
Provide the following information
a. Identify yourself
b. Identify the kind of fire
c. Identify the building and room number
d. Give your telephone number
e. Don’t hang up until the dispatcher has the needed information.
3. If the fire is small and confined to its origin, use the portable fire extinguisher.
4. Close the doors to confine the fire, and evacuate the building.
5. Meet the fire department outside of the building and provide information about any
special hazards and other considerations.
Evacuation Procedures. When alerted of a fire, assume that the emergency is real
until you are informed otherwise.
1. Secure potential hazards in your area such as open flames, ovens, small appliances,
compressed gasses, etc.
2. Close windows and doors in your area.
3. Leave the building using the nearest stair tower to reach ground level. There are
emergency exit routes posted on the wall of each room. (See Figure 5, for example.)
4. If you encounter smoke, stay close to the floor, and crawl if necessary.
5. Do not re-enter the building unless you are given permission to do so.
Fire Extinguishers. Most chemical laboratory fire hazards require dry chemical
multipurpose extinguishers (ABC) which must be installed in hallways. “Gas” extinguishers,
e.g. containing CO2, offer first defense against flammable liquids or electrical fires without
leaving a powder residue which could harm electronic equipment. (See Figure 4.)
To use the fire extinguisher, remember:
Immediate Action
1. When the toxicity of the spilled material is unknown, treat the spill like a potential
health hazard by avoiding exposure and seeking assistance from a trained personnel.
2. Everyone should leave the affected area, closing the door and warning others not to
enter the contaminated area.
3. Notify the faculty or lab technician in charge of the class (local 5624 or 5631).
4. Avoid skin contact and minimize inhalation.
5. Any contaminated clothing should be removed and containerized. These should be
laundered separately from other clothing before reuse.
6. Use, as appropriate, safety shower or eye wash fountain.
7. Exposed skin should be thoroughly washed with soap and water. Continue flushing
with water for 15 minutes or more.
8. For chemical splashes on the eyes, a minimum of 20-minute flushing with copious
amounts of water is recommended. Check for and remove contact lenses. Rotate the
eyeballs so that all surfaces are rinsed. Forcibly hold the eyelids open as necessary.
9. Seek medical attention (Health Service, local 5110).
Spill Clean-Up
1. If the material is not particularly volatile, has a low order of toxicity, not highly
corrosive, and there is no fire hazard, proceed with clean-up operations.
2. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment: goggles, gloves, and respiratory
protection, especially for volatile and toxic spills.
3. Use sand/soil to contain liquid spills, and if applicable, use an absorbent material that
will contain the liquids. (See Spills of Specific Types of Chemicals below).
For small liquid spills (<100 mL), paper towels, sand, or an absorbent can be used to
contain the spill. However, paper towels are not suitable for cleaning up flammable
spills.
4. Do not brush up solid spills since this may produce airborne dusts. Add sand to contain
the solid spill. If the material is not reactive to water, you can add water to the spill-
sand mixture to act as dust-suppressant. Use paper towels and dustpan to collect the
spill residue. Place in a labeled plastic bucket or container.
5. If a volatile, flammable or toxic material is spilled, warn everyone immediately to
extinguish flames, and turn off spark producing equipment. Shut down all equipment
and vacate the area until it is decontaminated. Report the incident to faculty or lab
technician.
6. Do not leave paper towels or other materials used to clean up a spill in open trashcans
in the work area. Dispose them properly.
7. Ventilate the spill area, when necessary by opening windows or use a fan.
Spills of Specific Types of Chemicals
1. Acids and Bases: Avoid contact with skin. Neutralize acids and bases with solid
sodium bicarbonate and citric acid, respectively. A quantity of solid not much greater
than the volume of the liquid spilled should be sufficient, even of concentrated
reagents.
Mix neutralizing chemical into the spill, adding some water to provide solvent for the
neutralizing reaction. Use pH paper to determine whether the acid or base have been
neutralized.
2. Mercury: Because of the high toxicity of mercury vapor, spilled mercury should be
cleaned-up immediately and thoroughly using an aspirator or vacuum device. (See
Figure 6.) Domestic vacuum cleaners must not be used. Mercury spilled into floor
cracks can be made non-volatile by amalgamation with zinc dust, or by adding a
mixture of finely powdered sodium thiosulfate (85 g) and powdered EDTA (15g). Do
not use sulfur to cover mercury since this will just complicate disposal. Contaminated
materials used to clean up the spill should also be placed in properly-labeled
containers.
Take (do not send) the victim to the Office of Health Services (local 5110, Social
Sciences Building). Keep victim warm. Watch victim carefully for shock.
3. Fire Burns: Rush victim under safety shower or smother fire on victim with a
blanket (e.g. lab coat, jacket, etc.). Burned areas should be cooled immediately,
hence the advantage of using the safety shower. Soak affected part in ice water for 20
minutes to reduce deep burning.
Cover burned areas in 3% boric acid. Keep moist. Only very minor burns should then
receive burn ointment. On most fire burns, do not apply burn ointment.
Take (do not send) the victim to the Office of Health Services (local 5110, Social
Sciences Building). Keep victim warm. Watch victim carefully for shock.
4. Chemical Poisoning: Get poison remedies/antidotes from the stockroom
manager or lab technician. Remedies include: egg albumin, magnesium sulfate,
mustard powder, charcoal, and tannic acid, etc.
The antidotes required, and first aid precautions to follow in case of chemical
poisoning, are usually printed in red letters on the bottle labels. Also refer to first aid
wall charts.
Take (do not send) the victim to the Office of Health Services (local 5110, Social
Sciences Building). Keep victim warm. Watch victim carefully for shock.
3. Keep the victim warm. If he vomits, be sure his air passages do not become blocked.
Give oral stimulant (hot tea or coffee) if conscious. Only give inhalation (aromatic
spirits of ammonia or amyl nitrate) in the mouth only if the victim is unconscious. Do
not give stimulant until bleeding is controlled, and not at all in case of fractured skull,
apoplexy, abdominal injuries, or sunstroke.
Report the Use of Safety Equipment: Immediately report the use of eye
wash, showers, neutralizing chemicals, fire extinguishers, etc. to the building manager or lab
technician so that the equipment can be recharged of replaced.
1. The student who wishes to use the instrument must fill-up the instrument authorization form
(Form A.3). He/She can get a copy of the form from the instrument manager. Only students
who will be using the instrument more frequently will be checked-in. If the student will be
using the instrument only once or twice, he/she can ask a person who is already authorized to
use the instrument to analyze his/her samples. The student’s mentor must approve the
student’s plan to check-in. Only students who passed the safety exam will be allowed to use
the instrument.
2. The student schedules the instrument check-in wth the faculty-in-charge one week before the
actual check-in. ON TH SPOT checking-in is not allowed. The student must already have
actual samples to run during check-in.
3. During the check-in, the faculty-in-charge must discuss the following to the student:
a. Instrument General Working Principles
b. Instrument Parts
c. Safety and Precautionary Measures
d. Short Notes of the Procedure
e. Important Reminders and Considerations
4. The faculty-in-charge signs the check-in part of the instrument authorization form as proof of
check-in. For the commonly-used instruments (UV-Vis, AAS and IR spectrophotometers), a
general check-in will be scheduled every July of each year.
5. The student and faculty-in-charge schedules the next session. The Faculty-in-charge signs the
certificate of authorization if the student has demonstrated competency in using the
instrument during the next sessions. The date of authorization must be different from the date
of check-in.
6. The student submits to the instrument manager for filing and documentation the instrument
authorization form filled up to the certificate of authorization part. The Instrument manager
updates his list of students authorized to use the instrument.
1. After the last use of the instrument, the student must schedule an instrument check-out with
the faculty-in-charge.
2. The faculty-in-charge inspects the following during check-out:
a. Instrument parts
b. Instrument accessories
c. Consumables
d. Working environment
3. All graduating students must make sure that they have checked-out of the instruments they
are authorized to use for clearance purposes.
1. The person writes a letter addressed to the department chairperson requesting to use an
instrument. He/She must include in the letter the purpose of the instrument use. He/She must
include as an attachment the details of the procedure and instrument conditions.
2. The department chairperson together with the faculty-in-charge and/or the instrument
manager decides whether to grant the request or not based on the instrument schedule,
feasibility of the analysis and availability of the needed accessories.
3. If the request is granted, the department chairperson discusses with the requesting party the
department policies on the use of instrument and the charges:
a. Instrument use and
b. Operator fee
4. If the requesting party agreed to the terms and conditions, the department chairperson
assigns to the available faculty-in-charge the granted requests.
4.4 Housekeeping
There is a definite relationship between safety performance and orderliness in the laboratory. When
housekeeping standards fall, safety performance inevitably deteriorates. Work areas are to be kept
clean, and chemicals and equipment must be properly labeled and stored. Cleanup should follow the
completion of any operation of at the end of each day. Wastes are to be deposited in appropriately
labeled receptacles. Temporary holding containers should be clearly marked. Chemicals that are no
longer needed should not be permitted to accumulate in the lab. Stairways and hallways should not be
used as storage areas. Access to exits, emergency equipment, and controls, must be maintained free
from obstructions.
4.10 Glassware
Accidents involving glassware are a leading cause of lab injuries. Careful handling and storage
procedures should be used to avoid breaking glassware.
Adequate hand protection should be used when inserting glass tubing into rubber stoppers or corks or
when placing rubber tubing on glass hose connections. Tubing should be fire polished or rounded and
lubricated, and hands should be held close together to limit movement of glass should fracture occur.
Wetting the glassware should also facilitate the process of inserting glass tubing into rubber stoppers.
The use of plastic or metal connectors should be considered.
Glass-blowing operations should not be attempted unless proper annealing facilities are available.
Vacuum-jacketed glass apparatus should be handled with extreme care to prevent implosions.
Equipment such as Dewar flasks should be taped or shielded. Only glassware designed for vacuum
work should be used for that purpose.
Proper instruction should be provided in the use of glass equipment designed for specialized tasks,
which can represent unusual risks for the first-time user. (For example, separatory funnels containing
volatile solvents can develop considerable pressure during use.)
Glassware which is to be heated should be Pyrex or a similar heat-treated type. Hand protection
should be used when picking up broken glass. (Small pieces should be swept up with a brush into a
dustpan.) Broken glassware should be disposed of in a special container marked BROKEN GLASS.
Features
1. Information database
Supplier and chemical information are stored in the database.
2. Different user-levels
Only selected accounts can access restricted areas of the system.
3. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) bank
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemicals are stored in the system, which provide quick access to:
ü Physico-chemical information
ü Handling and storage conditions
ü Health and safety information
ü Disposal considerations
4. Tracking of controlled chemicals under the EMB, PDEA and PNP
System not only allows monitoring of chemicals on-stock but also controlled chemicals under the EMB,
PDEA and PNP. Reports are easily prepared using the system’s Reporting Service
5. Exportable Reports
Reports (i.e. stock-level, consumption, chemical expiration, chemical movement) can be exported as
comma-separated version (CSV) files which can be opened in Microsoft Excel, Open Office
Spreadsheet or any text-capable reader
6. Back-up and Recovery Mechanisms
CMIS has features which provide means to back-up the database and restore all data should the
system fail
7. Scanner-server synchronization
Chemical data in the barcode scanner are easily synchronized with data in the server
8. Hazardous Waste Inventory System
The CMIS is linked to the Hazardous Waste Inventory System (HWIS) which allows monitoring of
chemical waste generation and disposal, generation of reports (i.e classification of wastes, threshold
reports, chemical waste disposal and chemical waste movement)
User Levels
CMIS has four (4) user-levels (Table 1). Access to the different features depends on the user-levels as
shown in below:
Steps in requesting for a chemical (See Figure 11 in the Appendix for the overview)
1. To Request for Chemicals, click on the “Request” Link from the Home Page. The Request Home
Page will then be shown.
2. Proceed by clicking on the “Click Here to Request for a Chemical” link.
3. Fill up the form with the required information to proceed.
Requestor Name – the name of the requesting party (who made the request?)
Requestor Department / Company – the department or company affiliation of the requestor
Purpose – the reason for the request (where will the chemical be used for?)
Request Date – date of the request (when was the request made?)
4. The system will then ask for the chemical’s common name. Provide the chemical’s common name.
5. If the chemical is on stock, the system will then ask for the following:
6. Requests for other chemicals can be added to current request by clicking on “Click here to add
more chemical requests.”
7. List of requested items may also be viewed by clicking on “Click here to review requested items.”
8. To end request wizard, click on “I do not need any more items. Please take me to check out.” The
check-out page will then show the reference number which can used by the requestor to review
status of request.
Stock Inquiry
1. To check for stock levels of chemicals using the Inventory System, click on Stock Inquiry.
2. A page will appear where the Chemical Name or IUPAC Name or CAS Number of the chemical can
be entered.
3. Click on the Chemical’s Common Name link to show the information about the chemical.
Different implementing agencies (i.e. EMB, PNP and PDEA) monitor the purchase, consumption,
movement, storage and disposal of the following controlled chemicals:
PDEA
PDEA monitors and regulates the importation, sale, administration, delivery, distribution,
transportation, possession or use of the following prohibited and regulated drugs and precursor
chemicals (See Table 4 in the Appendix)
Since the department uses some of these compounds for laboratory classes and research. The
university is required to obtain a Purchaser’s license from PDEA. This license is renewed yearly. Semi-
annual reports on the purchase and consumption of PDEA-controlled chemicals are also submitted to
PDEA.
PNP
PNP monitors and regulates the importation, sale, administration, delivery, distribution,
transportation, possession or use of explosives and explosive ingredients such as nitrates and
chlorates. Since these chemicals are also used in the teaching laboratories, the university is required
to obtain a “License to Possess Explosive and Explosive Ingredients” from PNP. A separate “Permit to
Purchase and Move Explosive and Explosive Ingredients” should also be obtained from PNP prior to
purchase of nitrates and chlorates. Monthly consumption reports are also submitted to PNP.
Hazardous chemical means any chemical which is capable of causing harm to people and the
environment.
Health hazard means a chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence based on at
least one study conducted in accordance with established scientific principles that acute or chronic
health effects may occur in exposed personnel. It includes chemicals which are carcinogens, toxic or
highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins,
neurotoxins, agents which act on the hematopoietic system, and agents which damage the lungs,
skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.
1. Carcinogen: a chemical agent that causes a malignant disease or increases statistically the
risk of cancer, whether by initiating or promoting it. Some of these compounds are fairly
common materials used in many laboratories, such as chloroform, carbon tetrachloride,
benzene, dioxane, hydrazine, thiourea, and o-toluidine.
2. Corrosive: a chemical that causes visible destruction of, or irreversible alterations in, living
tissue by chemical action at the site of contact.
3. Highly toxic: (a) a chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of 50 mg/kg body weight
when administered orally to albino rats weighing 200-300 g each; (b) a chemical that has a
medial lethal dose (LD50) of 200 mg/kg body weight when administered by continuous
contact for 24 hrs (or less if death occurs within 24 hrs) with the bare skin of albino rabbits
weighing between 2-3 kg each; (c) a chemical that has a median lethal concentration (LC50)
in air of 200 ppm by volume or less of gas or vapor, or 2 mg/L or less of mist, fume, or dust,
when administered by continuous inhalation for one hour (or less if death occurs within one
hour) to albino rats weighing between 200-300 g each.
4. Irritant: a chemical, which is not corrosive, but causes reversible inflammatory effect on
living tissue by chemical action at the site of contact.
5. Sensitizer: a chemical that causes a substantial proportion of exposed people or animals to
develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue after repeated exposure to the chemical.
6. Toxic: (a) a chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of 50 mg/kg but not more than
500 mg/kg body weight when administered orally to albino rats weighing 200-300 g each; (b)
a chemical that has a medial lethal dose (LD50) of 200 mg/kg but not more than 1,000 mg/kg
body weight when administered by continuous contact for 24 hrs (or less if death occurs within
24 hrs) with the bare skin of albino rabbits weighing between 2-3 kg each; (c) a chemical that
has a median lethal concentration (LC50) in air of 200 ppm but not more than 2,000 ppm by
volume or less of gas or vapor, or 2 mg/L or less of mist, fume, or dust, when administered by
continuous inhalation for one hour (or less if death occurs within one hour) to albino rats
weighing between 200-300 g each.
7. Targeted Organ Effects
a. Hepatotoxins: chemicals which produces liver damage. Signs & symptoms: jaundice, liver
enlargement. Chemicals: carbon tetrachloride, nitrosamines, benzene
Physical hazard means a chemical for which there is scientifically valid evidence that it is a
combustible liquid, a compressed gas, explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer,
pyrophoric, unstable (reactive) or water-reactive.
1. Combustible liquid: any liquid having a flashpoint at or above 37.8 oC, but below 93.3 oC,
except any mixture having components with flashpoints of 93.3 oC, or higher, the total volume
of which make up 99% or more of the total volume of the mixture.
Note: flashpoint means the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off a vapor in
sufficient concentration to ignite when tested according to ASTM D 56-79, ASTM D 93-79, and
ASTM D 3278-78.
2. Compressed gas: (a) a gas or mixture of gases having, in a container, an absolute pressure
exceeding 40 psi at 21.1 oC; (b) a gas or mixture of gases having, in a container, an absolute
pressure exceeding 104 psi at 54.4 oC, regardless of the pressure at 21.2 oC; or (c) a liquid
having a vapor pressure exceeding 40 psi at 37.8oC as determined by ASTM D-323-72.
3. Explosive: a chemical that causes sudden, almost instantaneous release of pressure, gas,
and heat when subjected to sudden shock, pressure, or high temperature.
4. Flammable: a chemical that falls into the following categories:
a. Aerosol, flammable: an aerosol that, when tested by the method described in 16 CFR
1500.45, yields a flame projection exceeding 18 inches at full valve opening, or a
flashback (a flame extending back to the valve) at any degree of valve opening;
b. Gas, flammable: (a) a gas that, at an ambient temperature and pressure, forms a
flammable mixture with air at a concentration of 13% by volume or less; or (b) a gas
that, at ambient pressure and temperature, forms a range of flammable mixtures with air
wider than 12% by volume, regardless of the lower limit.
c. Liquid, flammable: any liquid having a flashpoint below 37.8 oC, except any mixture
having components with flashpoints of 37.8 oC or higher, the total of which make up 99%
or more of the total volume of the mixture.
d. Solid flammable: a solid other than a blasting agent or explosive, that is liable to cause
fire through friction, absorption of moisture, spontaneous chemical change, or retained
heat from manufacturing or processing, or which can be ignited readily and when ignited
burns vigorously and persistently as to create a serious hazard. A chemical shall be
considered to be a flammable solid if, when tested by the method described in 16 CFR
Inhalation. Inhalation of toxic vapors, mists, gases, or dusts can produce poisoning by
absorption through the mucous membrane of the mouth, throat, and lungs and can seriously damage
these tissues, by local action. Inhaled gases or vapors may pass rapidly into the capillaries of the
lungs and be carried into the circulatory system. The degree of injury resulting from inhalation of toxic
substances depends on the toxicity of the material, its solubility in tissue fluids, its concentration, and
the duration of exposure.
Inhalation hazards are often associated with gases and volatile chemicals, but solids and non-volatile
liquids can also present an inhalation hazard for laboratory personnel.
1. Laboratory chemicals in the form of dusts and particulates can become airborne when
transferred from one container to another.
2. Grinding and crushing procedures can also produce aerosols.
3. Splash created from spills and during vigorous shaking and mixing also results in aerosol
formation.
Many of the particulates generated during such procedures do not settle out but remain suspended in
the air and are carried about by air currents in the room. Some of these particulates are capable of
being inhaled and deposited in the respiratory tract. For many operations it is not obvious that an
aerosol is being generated and laboratory personnel may not be aware that a hazardous situation
exist. Actually, all laboratory operations involving an open vessel will result in the release of an
aerosol. Such operations include weighing, stirring, pouring, pipeting, injections with a needle and
syringe, and removing caps and stoppers. Alert laboratory personnel will take care not to create
unnecessary aerosols.
Injection. Accidents involving needles and syringes can results in injection contamination through
the skin. The needle and syringe is one of the most hazardous items used in the laboratory. Also,
containers of toxic chemicals may break resulting in hazard from contact with broken contaminated
glass.
Ocular Exposure. The eyes are of particular concern because they are so sensitive to irritants.
Ocular exposure can occur via splash or when contaminated hands rub the eyes. Few substances are
innocuous in contact with the eyes and a considerable number are capable of causing burns and
provide for rapid absorption of many chemicals.
Respiratory Protection. Masks may be used to minimize exposure to noxious fumes, but
they are by no means total respiratory protection as air masks, which are self-contained breathing
apparatuses with their own air tanks. Furthermore, although the wearer is protected against inhalation
exposure, he is warned against absorption through the skin of such substances as HCN gas, aniline
vapor, etc.
Use of Gloves. Proper gloves should be worn whenever the potential for contact with corrosive
or toxic materials and materials of unknown toxicity, sharp edged objects, and very hot or very cold
materials. Gloves should be selected on the basis of the material being handled, the particular hazard
involved, and their suitability for the operation being conducted.
Glove materials are eventually permeated by chemicals. However, they can be used safely for limited
time periods if specific use and glove characteristics (i.e. thickness and permeation rate and time) are
known. Common glove materials include neoprene, polyvinyl chloride, nitrile, and butyl and natural
rubbers. These materials differ in resistance to various substances. Double gloving is recommended
when handling highly toxic or carcinogenic materials. Before each use, gloves should be inspected for
discoloration, punctures, and tears. Before removal, gloves should be washed, if the material is
impermeable to water.
Leather gloves may be used for handling broken glassware, for inserting glass tubes into rubber
stoppers, and for similar operations where protection from chemicals is not needed. Insulated gloves
should be used when working at temperature extremes. Various synthetic materials such as Nomex
and Kevlar can be used briefly up to 538 oC. It is best not to use gloves made either entirely or partly
of asbestos, a known carcinogen. It is the responsibility of the lab supervisor to determine whether
specialized hand protection is needed for any operation and to ensure that needed protection is
available.
Clothing and Protective Apparel. The clothing worn by lab workers can be important to
their safety. Such personnel should not wear loose, skimpy, or torn clothing and unrestrained long
hair. Loose or torn clothing and unrestrained long hair can easily catch fire, dip into chemicals, or
become ensnarled in apparatus and moving machinery. Skimpy clothing offers little protection to the
skin in the event of chemical splash. If the possibility of chemical contamination exists, personal
clothing that will be worn home should be covered by protective apparel. Finger rings can react with
chemicals and also should be avoided around equipment that has moving parts.
Laboratory coats and aprons are intended to prevent contact with dirt and the minor chemical
splashes or spills encountered in lab-scale work. These, however, are primarily a protection for
clothing, and may itself present a hazard (e.g. combustibility) to the wearer. Cotton (pure or 60:40
cotton-polyester), and synthetic materials such as Nomex or Tyvek are satisfactory; rayon and
polyesters are not. Coats and aprons do not significantly resist penetration by organic liquids and, if
significantly contaminated by them, should be removed immediately.
Plastic or rubber aprons provide better protection from corrosive or irritating liquids but can
complicate injuries in the event of fire. Furthermore, plastic aprons can accumulate considerable static
charge and should be avoided in areas where flammable solvents could be ignited.
Lab workers should know the appropriate techniques for removing protective apparel, especially any
that has become contaminated. Chemical spills on leather clothing or accessories (watchbands, shoes,
belts) can be especially hazardous because many chemicals can be absorbed in the leather and then
held close to the skin for long periods. Such items must be removed promptly and decontaminated or
discarded.
Personnel Practices. Personnel should wash their hands immediately after completion of any
procedure involving toxic chemicals and when they leave the lab. The use of liquid soap dispensers is
recommended.
Eating, drinking, smoking, chewing of gum, application of cosmetics, or storage of utensils, food, or
food containers should not be allowed in labs where toxic materials are used. The practice of mouth
pipeting should also not be allowed. Mechanical pipeting aids are to be used for all pipeting
procedures.
Minimizing Aerosols. Since all procedures involving an open vessel of liquids or powders
generate aerosols, the laboratory worker should develop techniques which will minimize the creation
of aerosols:
1. Discharge fluids from pipets as close as possible to the fluid level of the receiving vessel, or
allowing the contents to run down the wall of the receiving vessel. Dropping the contents from
a height generates greater aerosol.
2. Rapid mixing of liquids with pipets by alternate suction and expulsion or forcibly expelling
material from a pipet should be avoided.
3. Care should also be taken when discarding contaminated cloves or plastic backed absorbent
paper used to cover the work surface so that contamination is not aerosolized in the process.
These should be placed in properly-labeled waste containers for disposal.
4. Dry sweeping or dry mopping contaminated laboratory floors could re-aerosolize
contamination. Floors should be cleaned with a wet mop or with a vacuum cleaner equipped
with a HEPA filter.
Use of Chemical Fume Hoods. Chemical fume hoods are the primary containment device
in the laboratory to control airborne contaminants generated during experimental procedures.
Chemical fume hoods provide personnel protection by means of directional airflow from the laboratory
into the hood through the face opening. This airflow reduces the potential for escape of airborne
contaminants into the laboratory.
Procedures involving volatile chemicals and those involving solids or liquids that may result in the
generation of toxic aerosols should be conducted in a chemical fume hood rather than on the open
bench. Placing a reacting chemical system within a hood, especially with the hood sash closed, places
a physical barrier between the workers in the lab and the chemical reaction. This barrier can afford
workers protection from chemical splash, sprays, fires, and minor explosions.
Working Quantities. Quantities of chemical carcinogens present in the work area should be
kept to a minimum. Quantities should not normally exceed the amounts required for use in one week.
Storage vessels containing working quantities should be labeled: CAUTION – CHEMICAL
CARCINOGEN.
Laboratory Transport. Storage vessels containing chemical carcinogens are to be first placed
in an unbreakable outer container before being transported to lab work areas. Contaminated materials
which are transferred from work areas to disposal areas must first be placed in a closed plastic bag or
other suitable impermeable and sealed primary container. The primary container must be placed in a
durable outer container before being transported. The outer container is to be labeled both the name
of the chemical carcinogen and the warning: CAUTION – CHEMICAL CARCINOGEN.
Sources of Ignition. There are a number of potential sources of spark, flame, or heat in labs
which can ignite flammable substances: open flames, static electricity, lighted matches, and hot
surfaces. When flammable materials are used in the lab, close attention should be given to all
potential sources of ignition in the vicinity. The vapors of flammable liquids are heavier than air and
capable of traveling considerable distances. This possibility should be recognized, and special note
should be taken of ignition sources lower than that at which the substance is being used.
Flammable vapors from massive sources such as spillages have been known to descend into stairwells
and ignite on a lower story. If the path of vapor with the flammable range is continuous, the flame will
propagate itself from the point of ignition back to its source.
Metal lines and vessels discharging flammable substances should be properly bonded and grounded to
discharge static electricity. When nonmetallic containers (plastic) are used, the bonding can be made
to the liquid rather than to the container. This is of special concern when working in a dry environment
such as an air-conditioned room or a room with a dehumidifier.
Handling. The basic precautions for safe handling of flammable materials include the following:
1. Flammable substance should be handled only in areas free of ignition sources.
2. Flammable substances should never be heated by using an open flame. Preferred head
sources include steam baths, water baths, oil baths, heating mantles, and hot air baths.
3. When transferring flammable liquids in metal equipment, static-generated sparks should be
avoided by bonding and use of ground straps.
Storage Rules
1. Flammables stored in the open in the laboratory work area shall be kept to the minimum
necessary for the work being done.
2. Flammable liquids must not be stored in domestic type refrigerators. Use refrigerators that
have electrical contacts (door switch, light, thermostat) removed or exteriorized.
3. Flammable liquids must not block lab aisles or exits.
4. Keep flammable liquids away from heat and direct sunlight.
5. Flammable liquids must be stored so that accidental contact with strong oxidizing agents (such
as permanganates or chlorates) is avoided.
Fire Extinguishers. Fire extinguishers are labeled according to their fire fighting proficiency
and safety in extinguishing various types of fires. Using the “wrong” type of extinguisher on a fire can
endanger the user and make the fire worse.
For easy identification, labels A, B, C, or D, and, more recently, pictograms are used to indicate the
type of fire on which an extinguisher is to be used. These are identified accordingly:
1. Ordinary Combustibles: Fires in paper, cloth, wood, rubber, and many plastics require water
or dry chemical type extinguisher labeled A.
2. Flammable Liquids: Fires in solvents and other flammables liquids require dry chemical,
Halon or CO2 extinguisher labeled B.
3. Electrical Equipment: Fires in wiring, fuse boxes, energized electrical equipment and other
electrical sources require a dry chemical, Halon, or CO2 extinguisher labeled C.
4. Metals: Combustible metals such as magnesium and sodium require special extinguishers
labeled D.
Most chemical laboratory fire hazards require dry chemical multipurpose extinguishers (ABC) which
must be installed in hallways. “Gas” extinguishers, containing Halon 1211 or CO2, offer first defense
against flammable liquids or electrical fires without leaving a powder residue which could harm
electronic equipment.
Halogenated Solvents. Halogenated solvents must not be combined with flammable non-
halogenated solvents. Examples of halogenated solvents include methylene chloride, chloroform, and
carbon tetrachloride.
Acids and Bases. Small volumes of acids and bases can be diluted and discharged in the
sanitary sewer, but followed by flushing with copious volumes of water. Acids and bases containing
heavy metals must not be disposed to the sewer system.
Oils. Only trace quantities of oils associated with cleaning and washing operations should be
released to the sanitary sewer.
Heavy Metals. These should be converted to sulfide, which is less soluble, before final disposal.
7.4 Labeling
Each container must be labeled with the following information:
1. Amount. The amount of waste, giving the container size and indicating whether it is full, 3/4
full, etc. Liquid waste is to be given in gallons or liters, and solid waste in pounds or kilograms.
2. Principal Constituents. Each compound in the waste containers must be listed by its
complete chemical name, and the approximate percentage of each compound. Do not use
abbreviations.
3. Waste Characteristics. All hazardous characteristics of waste should be identified. The terms
most appropriately describing the waste should be included. If the waste is an acid or a base,
the approximate pH of the waste should be indicated beside “Corrosive” on the label.
Carcinogenicity, mutegenicity, or teratogenicity should be specified beside “Toxic”.
4. Special Handling Considerations. Any toxic or reactive hazards, to caution the handler,
should be noted. Substances or conditions which could result in an explosion, fire, heat
generation, or flammable gas generation should be explained.
Safety Carriers. Glass collection containers must preferably be stored in rubber safety carriers
to protect against breakage and spillage.
1. Non-hazardous wastes may be disposed of as ordinary trash. However, the containers should
be labeled and marked as “Non-hazardous.”
2. Non-hazardous wastes in liquid form may be disposed of down the drain.
In general, the following nonhazardous materials may be placed in ordinary trash bins for disposal:
Materials listed below in quantities up to about 100g or 100 mL at a time are suitable for disposal
down the drain while flushing with excess water
Organic Chemicals
• Alkanols with fewer than 4 carbons
• Aliphatic aldehydes with fewer than 5 carbons
• Amides with fewer than 5 carbons
• Aliphatic amines with fewer than 7 carbons
• Carboxylic acids with fewer than 6 carbons
• Esters with fewer than 5 carbons
• Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, soluble fats and their precursors
Inorganic Chemicals
• Sulfates: Na, K, Mg, Ca, Sr, NH4
• Carbonates: Na, K, Mg, Ca, Sr, NH4
• Oxides: Mg, Ca, Sr, Al, Si, Ti, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu
• Chlorides: Ca, Na, K, Mg, NH4
• Borates: Na, K, Mg, Ca
8.2 Storage
1. Samples must be properly labeled to immediately identify the organism present.
2. There are designated refrigerators (Biochemistry and Room 103 NCIC labs) for short-term
storage (2 months or less) and a cryogenic container (Rm 103 NCIC lab) for long-term stock
storage. Store the samples in these designated places only to avoid spreading and
contamination of bio-free chemicals and solutions.
8.3 Transport
When transporting samples to or from the laboratory, the "primary" container should be
carried within an outer "secondary" container. The secondary container should be sealable and
non breakable.
8.4 Handling
1. Lab apron must be worn at all times. When leaving the lab, remove and leave lab apron or
coat in the lab. The lab apron or coat must be laundered every two weeks.
2. Always wear mask and put on gloves in handling samples. From time to time, spray a solution
of 70% alcohol (usually ethanol) on the gloves to disinfect. Remove and change gloves when
overtly contaminated or when torn or punctured. Do not wear contaminated gloves outside the
lab. Do not wash or reuse disposable gloves.
3. Wear appropriate face protection (goggles, mask, face shield or other splatter guard) for
anticipated splashes or sprays of infectious materials to the face when agents must be
handled outside the BSC (biosafety cabinet). Persons wearing contact lenses should also wear
eye protection.
4. Always wash hands after removing gloves and before leaving the lab.
5. Food is stored outside the work area in cabinets or refrigerators designated specifically for that
purpose.
6. Do not pipette by mouth; only mechanical pipetting devices are permitted.
7. Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of the following emergency items for each
laboratory;
8. Carry out procedures so as to minimize the risks of spills, splashes and the production of
aerosols. This applies particularly to the flaming of the bacteriological loop: the loop should be
drawn gradually from the cooler to the hotter parts of the flame.
9. If you have an accident of any kind, call the instructor immediately.
10. For minor spills, put on gloves, cover spill with paper towel and pour on disinfectant. Leave for
10 minutes and then mop up.
11. The working area should be wiped with disinfectant at the beginning and end of the
laboratory session. Always wash your hands before leaving the laboratory.
12. No slides or cultures are to be taken from, or brought into the laboratory without permission
of the instructor or laboratory in-charge.
1. One pressure cooker is designated for sterilization purposes while another is solely used for
decontamination. In the logbooks of either pressure cooker, indicate the date, time and
contents of the cycle.
2. The standard autoclave cycle used in this laboratory is 15 psi for 15 minutes.
3. A heat sensitive indicator (autoclave tape) should be used in every load.
4. To prevent accidents, wait until the pressure drops to ~5 psi before opening the exhaust
valve. The lid should only be open when the pressure is zero.
5. Always wear safety glasses when opening the pressure cooker.
6. Always use heat safety gloves when removing items from the pressure cooker.
1. The BSC in the laboratory is a Class 2 cabinet designed to provide personnel, environmental,
and sample/product protection. It is housed in the isolation room in C305. A laminar flow
cabinet is also available in the Biochemistry lab.
2. Before using the equipment, make sure that the door of the isolation room is closed to
minimize the disruption of the airflow.
Working in a BSC (adapted from Environmental Health and Safety, Princeton University)
1. Turn the cabinet on for at least 10 - 15 minutes prior to use, if the cabinet is not left running.
2. Disinfect work surface with 70% alcohol or other suitable disinfectant.
3. Consider the materials necessary for the planned work in the cabinet.
4. Place items into the cabinet so that they can be worked with efficiently without unnecessary
disruption of the air flow, working with materials from the clean to the dirty side.
5. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. At a minimum, this will include a laboratory
apron/coat, mask, and gloves.
6. Adjust the working height of the stool so that the worker's face is above the front opening.
7. Delay manipulation of materials for approximately one minute after placing the hands/arms
inside the cabinet.
8. Minimize the frequency of moving hands in and out of the cabinet.
9. Do not disturb the airflow by covering any of the grillwork with materials.
10. Work at a moderate pace to prevent the air flow disruption that occurs with rapid movements.
11. Wipe the bottom and side of the hood surfaces with disinfectant when work is completed.
Liquid Decontamination
Surface Decontamination
1. Handle broken glassware with brush and dustpan, tongs, or forceps – not directly with hands.
2. Do not bend, shear, break, recap, or remove used needles from disposable syringes or
otherwise manipulate such units by hand before disposal. Dispose of needles and syringes in
the puncture resistant container provided in the laboratory for this purpose. Place full
containers in an autoclave bag and sterilize before disposal in waste boxes.
The biological nature of the spill. For example; how pathogenic are the organisms contained
or likely to be contained in the spill, and is infection likely to be acquired by the respiratory
route?
The physical nature of the spill. For example; has the spill resulted from a container knocked
over on a bench with low potential for the generation of aerosols, or has a container been
dropped, or smashed in some way with a greater potential for the generation of aerosols?
Generally considered as a spill of minimally hazardous material with low potential for generation
of aerosols.
1. If hands have been contaminated, first wash hands with strong detergent followed by
generous spray of 70% alcohol.
2. Remove and replace any contaminated protective clothing.
3. Put on gloves.
4. Lay down absorbent material wetted with disinfectant over the spill and allow to sit for 10
minutes.
5. Discontinue working in the immediate area.
6. After 10 minutes, mop up spill and place contaminated materials into autoclave bag.
7. Wipe over general area again with paper towel dampened with disinfectant.
8. Remove gloves and wash hands.
Generally considered to be spills of major risk with larger volume and considerable production of
splashes and aerosols.
1. Hold breath, warn others of spill and all must leave the room immediately.
2. Close doors and place a "DO NOT ENTER" sign on the door.
3. Remove any contaminated clothing and wash any contaminated body surfaces.
4. Notify laboratory in-charge(preferably) or other faculty member
5. The clean up team should all don "gowns, gloves, face masks and safety glasses" before
entering the spill area.
6. Do not re-enter the room until a minimum of 30 minutes has elapsed.
7. Determine the extent of the spill: pour disinfectant around the edge of the spill and allow it to
run "into the spill". Do not pour disinfectant directly onto the spill as this may create additional
aerosols.
8. Lay paper towels wetted with disinfectant onto the spill and leave for 30 minutes.
9. Use disinfectant to wipe over areas around the spill that are likely to have been contaminated
with splashes and aerosols.
Overtime Overnight
Reason: State why this work cannot be done during regular building hours.
After filling-in the above items, get the following signatures: (print name and sign) Note: Trplicate!
Narrate the accident chronologically and in detail. Supply all the pertinent facts.
After filling-in the above items, get the following signatures: (print name and sign) Note: Duplicate!
Student:____________________________________ Instrument:_____________________
Name of Mentor:_____________________________ Mentor’s Approval:______________
Waiver:
I have read and I fully understand the “Policies on the Use of the Department’s Facilities and
Equipment.” I
INSTRUMENT CHECK-IN
Date of Check in: ________________________
Faculty in-charge: ________________________
____Instrument General Working Principles
____Instrument Parts
____ Safety and Precautionary Measures
____ Short Notes of the Procedure
____ Important Reminders and Considerations
Remarks:____________________________________________________________________-
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AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE
Date: __________________________________
Faculty in-charge: ___________________________
I hereby certify that Mr./Ms. _____________________________ is authorized to use the
____________________________________.
Limitations of
use:_______________________________________________________________
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INSTRUMENT CHECK-OUT
Date of Check out:____________________
Faculty in-charge: _________________________
____Instrument Parts
____Instrument Accessories
____Consumables
____Working environment
Figure 2: Fume
hoods for (A) the
Analytical Lab, and (B)
General Chemistry Lab.
The fume hoods are
located either on the
sides of the laboratory
rooms (A), or
individually, for each lab
bench (B).
A B
Figure 3: Power, gas,
and water lines. These
are color coded as
follows: RED for power
lines, GREEN/BLUE for
water lines, and YELLOW
for gas lines. The valves
are also similarly color
coded.
A B
Figure 5: Floor plans
with directions to fire
exits (red arrows) are
also placed prominently
in all rooms.
Figure 8:
GHS Pictograms
and Hazard
Classes
Figure 10:
Logical
computer
hardware setup
Table 2. List of laws, rules and regulations which govern various aspects related to chemicals.
1* 2*
1. Acetic anhydride 1. Acetone
2. N-Acetylanthranilic acid 2. Anthranilic acid
3. Ephedrine 3. Ethyl ether
4. Ergometrine 4. Hydrochloric acid
5. Ergotamine 5. Methyl ethyl ketone
6. Isosafrole 6. Phenylacetic acid
7. Lysergic acid 7. Piperidine
8. 3,4-Methylenedioxyphenyl-2-propanone 8. Sulfuric acid
9. Norephedrine 9. Toluene
10. 1-Phenyl-2-propanone
11. Piperonal
12. Potassium Permanganate
*The salts of the substances in the list whenever the existence of such salts is possible (The salts of
hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid are specifically excluded).
B: Acid wastes
Sulfuric acid Sulfuric acid with pH = 2.0 B201
Hydrochloric acid Hydrochloric acid with pH = 2.0 B202
Nitric acid Nitirc acid with pH = 2.0 B203
Phosphoric Acid Phosphoric acid with pH = 2.0 B204
Hydrofluoric acid Hydrofluoric acid with pH = 2.0 B205
Mixture of sulfuric and hydrochloric Mixture of sulfuric and hydrochloric acid B206
acid acid with pH = 2.0
Other inorganic acid Other inorganic acid with pH = 2.0 B207
Organic acid Organic acid with pH= 2.0 B208
Other acid wastes Acid wastes other than B201 to B208 B299
with pH= 2.0
C. Alkali wastes
Caustic soda Caustic soda with pH = 12.5 C301
Potash Potash with pH = 12.5 C302
Alkaline cleaners Alkaline cleaners with pH = 12.5 C303
Ammonium hydroxide Ammonium hydroxide with pH = 12.5 C304
Lime Slurries Lime slurries with pH = 12.5 C305
Other alkali wastes Alkali wastes other than C301 to C306 C399
with pH = 12.5
D. Wastes with inorganic chemicals
Selenium and its compounds Includes all wastes with a total Se D401
concentration > 1.0 mg/L based on
analysis of an extract
Arsenic and its compounds Includes all wastes with a total As D402
concentration > 5.0 mg/L based on
analysis of an extract
Barium and its compounds Includes all wastes with a total Ba D403
concentration > 100.0 mg/L based on
analysis of an extract
Cadmium and its compounds Includes all wastes with a total Cd D404
concentration > 5.0 mg/L based on
analysis of an extract
Chromium compounds Includes all wastes with a total Cr D405
concentration > 5.0 mg/L based on
analysis of an extract
Lead compounds Includes all wastes with a total Pb D406
concentration > 5.0 mg/L based on
analysis of an extract
Explosive and unstable chemicals Includes all wastes that are 1) capable E503
of detonation or explosive reaction when
subject to a strong initiating source or
when heated under confinement, or 2)
capable of detonation or explosive
decomposition at a temperature of 20 o
Celsius and Pressure of 1 atm.
Highly reactive chemicals Includes all other wastes that exhibit E599
any of the properties described for
D501, D502, and D503.
F:Inks/Dyes/Pigments/Paint/Latex/Adhesives/Organic sludge
Aqueous based Includes all aqueous based wastes that F601
also meet one or more of the sub-
categories
Solvent based Includes all solvent based wastes that F602
also meet one or more of the sub-
categories
Inorganic pigments Includes all wastewater treatment F603
sludge from the production of inorganic
pigments
Ink formulation Includes all solvent washings and F610
sludge, caustic washings and sludge or
wastewater and sludge from
cleaning of tubs and equipment used in
the formulation of ink from pigments,
driers, soaps, and stabilizers
containing Chromium and Lead.
Other mixed Includes all aqueous-based wastes that F699
also meet one or more of the
subcategories.
G. Waste organic solvent
Halogenated organic solvents Includes the ff. spent halogenated G703
solvents:
Tetrachloroethylene, tricholorethylene,
methylene chloride, 1,1,1,
Trichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride,
chlorobenzene, 1,2,2 Trichloroethane,
chlorinated flouro-carbons if they contain
a total of 10% or more (by volume)
of one or more of the above before use;
it
also includes all still bottoms from
recovery of these solvents and solvent
mixtures.
Non-halogenated organic solvents Includes the ff. non-halogenated G704
solvents:
Xylene, acetone, ethyl acetate, ethyl
benzene, ethyl ether, methyl isobutyl
ketone, n-butyl alcohol, cyclo- hexanol,
methanol, cresole, cresylic acid, nitro-
benzene, toluene, Carbon disulfide,iso-
butanol, pyridine, benzene, 2-ethoxy
ethanol and 2 nitropropane and other
non-halogenated organic solvents if they
contain a total of 10% or more (by
volume) of one or more of these
solvents before use; it also includes all
still bottoms from recovery of these
solvents and solvent mixtures.
Laboratory Operations & Safety Protocol 61 of 65 V1:2010
continuation (Table 5)
H. Putrescible/Organic Wastes
Animal/abattoir waste Includes all wastes from animal feed lots H801
containing an average of 100 or more
animals; All wastes from commercial
slaughter houses that slaughter an
average of 500 or more animals per year
;
all waste from poultry farms with an
average of 5,000 fowls or more; all
waste from facilities that process an
average of 2500 fowls or more.
Grease trap wastes from industrial Includes all establishments that H802
or commercial premises generate an average of 50 kg per day
I. Oil
Waste oils Includes all wastes from establishments I101
that generate, transport or treat more
than 200 L of waste oil per day except
vegetable oil and waste tallow
J: Containers
Containers previously containing Waste containers that used to hold the J201
toxic chemical substances toxic chemical substances listed in
Classes A, D, E, and L, sub-categories
M504 and M505, and the chemicals
listed in the Priority Chemical List.
Containers that used to contain
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) are
categorized as L406 and excluded
from this sub-category.
K: Immobilized Wastes
Solidified wastes and polymerized Wastes whose hazardous substances are K301
wastes physically immobilized by consolidation
to reduce the surface area of the wastes
in order to meet the waste acceptance
criteria
Chemically fixed wastes Wastes whose hazardous substances are K302
chemically immobilized through chemical
bonds to an immobile matrix or chemical
conversion to meet the waste
acceptance criteria
L: Organic chemicals
Wastes with specific non- Non-liquid waste containing the L401
halogenated toxic organic chemicals following:
- Tri-butylin
- 1,2-diphenylhydrazine
benzene
M: Miscellaneous Wastes
Pathogenic or infectious wastes Includes pathological wastes M501
(tissues,organs, fetuses, bloods and
body fluids), infectious wastes and
sharps
POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) Waste pesticides listed in the Stockholm M505
pesticides Convention (POPs Convention) such as
aldrin, chlordane, dieldrin, endrin,
heptachlor, hexachlorobenzene, mirex,
toxaphene, and DDT.