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UCSB Laboratory-Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan________________________

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Section I: Laboratory-Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan

All laboratories using chemicals are required by Cal-OSHA to have a written safety plan

(Chemical Hygiene Plan) in place for chemical workers. It is the responsibility of the lab supervisor/PI to ensure that a complete Chemical Hygiene Plan is developed, implemented, shared with all their affected workers and the training documented. For further background on these requirements and overall lab supervisor responsibilities, see Sec. III (Regulatory Framework).

Introduction _______________________________________________________________________2 Required Training __________________________________________________________________3 General Laboratory Information _______________________________________________________4

Department Information _________________________________________________________4 Emergency Information ______________________________________________________________4 Health & Safety References ___________________________________________________________6 General Laboratory and Chemical Safety ________________________________________________7

General _____________________________________________________________________7 Electrical Safety_______________________________________________________________7 Gas cylinder handling __________________________________________________________7 Chemical Safety ______________________________________________________________7 Cleaning the lab ______________________________________________________________7 Fume Hoods _________________________________________________________________8 Disposal of Sharps _____________________________________________________________8 Chemical Waste Disposal _______________________________________________________8 Chemical Spills _______________________________________________________________9 Safe storage of chemicals _______________________________________________________9 Refrigerators and Freezers ______________________________________________________9 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ______________________________________________9 Spills and Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals _______________________________________ 10 Some Best Lab Practices _______________________________________________________ 11 Leaving Lab _________________________________________________________________ 11

Ten Commandments of Safety _______________________________________________________ 12 Identifying Chemical Hazards ________________________________________________________ 12

Background: Standard Operating Procedures _________________________________________________ 13 Standard Operating Procedures: Chloroform _________________________________________________ 14 Standard Operating Procedures: Methanol ___________________________________________________ 16 Standard Operating Procedures: DMF _______________________________________________________ 18 Standard Operating Procedures for High Hazard Laboratory Operations NOT Involving Particularly Hazardous

Substances (Template) _______________________________________________________________ 20 Take me to a Glove Reference Chart to Identify the Proper Gloves ______________________ 20

Standard Operating Procedures: Working with Cryogens ________________________________________ 21 Note: Hazards Around You in MRL 1043 and 1050 _____________________________________________ 22 Appendix A: Relevant (M)SDS’ _____________________________________________________________ 23 Appendix B: MRL Emergency Operations Plan _________________________________________________ 25 Appendix C: EH&S Laboratory Safety Fact Sheets ______________________________________________ 32 Appendix D: EH&S Laboratory Self-Inspection Checklist _________________________________________ 33 Appendix E: MRL Injury Illness Prevention Plan ________________________________________________ 34 Appendix F: UCSB Report of Injury to Employee/Student Form ___________________________________ 38 Appendix G: Other Resources _____________________________________________________________ 39


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Introduction

Welcome to the MRL Polymer Facility. Everyone working here has to act in a professional,

safe, and environmentally responsible fashion otherwise it becomes difficult for anyone to get any work done. Nobody wants to have to clean up someone else’s mess before they can begin work, so everyone needs to take care for the lab. We all need to make sure we all follow the many laws and regulations about safe work practices.

Safety training begins with the EH&S Laboratory Safety class. Everyone working in the lab is

required to take this course BEFORE beginning lab work. Most people will need to take the class in person. Additional training builds on the EH&S class. See the section on Required Training.

The second part of the required safety training is this Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP). Everyone

who wishes to work in the Polymer Facility needs to read this Chemical Hygiene Plan. After reading the CHP, people need to document that they have read it. This should be documented by signing a log sheet in my office, MRL 2003.

Please remember that although the work that you may be doing is not particularly hazardous,

hazardous procedures may be going on around you. Due to this, we must follow safety guidelines and wear the proper PPE for the environment we are working in.

I try as hard as I can to insure that the lab is fully functional, as user friendly as possible,

and as safe as possible. To accomplish this, I need your help. If you see any kind of safety problem, or if we are low or out of some necessary supply, or that some equipment is not working right, please send me e-mail describing the problem. E-mail is the best way to keep me up to date and to help me remember. Please let me know if there is any imminent hazard and any kind of safety problem. Never leave lab supply, personal effect, glassware, books or papers out in the lab except when you are actually using them.

Chemical storage space is very limited. Before purchasing new chemicals please check the

laboratory. Besides conserving room, this will save you time and money. If you have reagent that someone else needs please share it with them.

From time to time we have to clean lab. These may occur when the lab has become

particularly messy, before an inspection or a tour, or at the end of the summer intern session. Everyone working in the lab should participate. With everyone’s help, we will continue to perform safe and ground breaking research at one of the top materials research facilities in the world.


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Required Training In order to become an authorized user of the Polymer Facility, the individual must fulfill

ALL the requirements listed below

1. Complete EH&S general laboratory safety training 2. Review MRL general safety documents 3. Be trained to operate the instruments in a safe manner 4. Review the laboratory specific Chemical Hygiene Plan (this document) 5. Document all above steps and submit records to appropriate personnel

Safety training begins with the EH&S Laboratory Safety class. Everyone working in the

lab is required to take this course before beginning lab work. The EH&S Lab Safety class is offered In-Person (LS01) twice quarterly and the schedule is posted online at:

http://learningcenter.ucsb.edu Since most people who need to take the class In-Person also need to begin their lab

work as soon as possible, we allow TEMPORARY lab access until the next In-Person class by completing the Online class (LS60), also available at:

http://learningcenter.ucsb.edu After the EH&S class, people working in the MRL Polymer Lab need to study this

handout, to read: 1. MRL Safety Information:

http://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/mrl-safety-information 2. The Polymer Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) paper copy or online. If you

have any questions, please contact Dr. Rachel Behrens, MRL 2003, phone: x5850 and e-mail: [email protected].

3. To document the completion of this training step, please fill out the form below: http://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/sites/default/files/mrl_docs/forms/safety_training_form.pdf

Instrument training can be arranged by requesting training through the Facilities Online

Manager (FOM: http://login.mrl.ucsb.edu/fom/) or by emailing me. This training will cover hands-on training to operate the instruments and introduction to the safety information of the laboratory.

As much as it may seem, all of the above is just the foundation of the laboratory safety

training. Everyone working in the lab must do the appropriate inquiry, literature research, and thought to insure that the specific lab work they do is performed safely. The actual preparation will vary depending on what the project will be, but will certainly include studying the chemical hazards of the materials to be used and speaking with people who have done similar work. More work may be necessary, such as reviewing any physical or electrical hazards and considering if specialized personal protective equipment is required. I am available to answer questions and to help, but you ultimately will be the one carrying out the work, so you will need to be familiar with the potential hazards.

http://learningcenter.ucsb.edu/

http://learningcenter.ucsb.edu/

http://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/mrl-safety-information

mailto:[email protected]

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General Laboratory Information Laboratory Supervisor (PI): Craig Hawker, MRL 3005 Laboratory Technical Director (TD): Rachel Behrens, MRL 2003, x5850 Laboratory Location(s) (Building /Rooms): MRL 1043, 1050 and 1052 Department Information Department Safety: David Vandenberg, Laboratory Safety Program Manager, UCSB EH&S, phone: x4899 Dr. Amanda Strom, MRL 2066F, phone: x7925 (DSR) Joni Schwartz, MRL 2066E, phone: x8519 (DSR alternate) Location of Department Safety Bulletin Board: MRL 2042 Location of Building Emergency Assembly Point: South West corner of Engineering II.

Emergency Information As applicable, please provide information regarding emergency procedures and equipment specific to the lab(s) under your control. Where applicable you may just reference the emergency contact information on your lab door placards.

• Evacuation procedures (e.g., close fire doors, secure certain equipment, etc.)

Leave the room and the building as quickly as possible. Proceed to the Emergency Assembly area which is north of the MRL Building at the south west corner of Eng. II. If time take valuable personal property. Earthquake During an earthquake, you should try to stand in a doorframe until all shaking has stopped and only then evacuate the building. Another option is to seek shelter under a desk. Fire If a fire alarm goes off you must leave the building and proceed to the Emergency assembly location (SW corner of Eng II). Do not use the elevators. For reporting a fire, fire alarm pull stations are located on the walls of the main hallways. Per SB County Fire and UCSB campus policy, all fires must be reported to 9-911 immediately even if the fire is out. If a fire extinguisher is used it must be reported as it will need to be replaced.

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• First-aid kit (e.g., location, contents, maintenance responsibility, etc.) First-aid kits are located in each lab: MRL 1043: On top of the refrigerator by the exit MRL 1050: Two are located near the exit, another is on top of the refrigerator MRL 1052: Please use the resources in MRL 1043 or 1050 It is responsibility of the Lab TD to maintain the first aid kits. In the Event of an Injury Per campus policy, all significant injuries must be documented via the UCSB Report of Injury to Employee/Student form as soon as possible. This is necessary for potential reimbursement for personal medical costs, or Worker’s Compensation Claims. A copy of this reporting form is the appendix. It also is available (as of 5/13/15) at http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/wc/IncidentReportForm.pdf Serious Injuries If the situation is immediately threatening to life or limb, get emergency care, e.g. by calling 9-911 from any campus phone. This is preferred to taking an injured person directly to the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Emergency Room, where they may not be seen or treated for a long time if they don’t arrive in an ambulance. Other Injuries Students – For serious injuries not threatening to life or limb, undergraduates and graduate students who are not "employed" by UCSB, may be treated at Student Health Services. http://studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu/contact-us/directions UCSB Employees – Staff, Faculty, Graduate Student employees, undergraduate employees, Post Doc, and other UCSB employees with serious work related injuries, which are not threatening to life or limb, should use an Urgent Care Facility (that UC has contracted with) for walk-in treatment

• Spill cleanup materials (e.g., location, contents, maintenance, procedures, etc.)

Chemical spill cleanup kits are kept in 1043 MRL on top of the refrigerator and in 1050 MRL under the cabinet.

• Laboratory monitors or alarms (e.g., operation, response, maintenance, etc.)

There is an oxygen level monitor in MRL 1050. This is maintained by the technical director. There are no other lab monitors except for low air flow monitors on the fume hoods. These are to be maintained by campus Physical Facilities.

• Other Lab-specific emergency information

The MRL Emergency Operations Plan (see also appendix A): http://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/mrl-emergency-operations-plan

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/wc/IncidentReportForm.pdf

http://studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu/contact-us/directions

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Per campus policy, all significant injuries must be documented via the UCSB Report of

Injury to Employee/Student form as soon as possible – form available in your departmental office and found in Appendix F. This is necessary for potential reimbursement for personal medical costs, or Worker’s Compensation Claims¸ or in serious cases reporting to Cal-OSHA

Per SB County Fire and campus policy, all fires must be reported to 9-911 immediately –

even if the fire is out. This is particularly true if there is use of an extinguisher (must be replaced); an injury; or property damage.

Health & Safety References Please list here the title and location of health and safety reference materials (reference books1, Safety Data Sheets2, experimental protocols, etc.) associated with the lab which employees may use to aid them in their work.

Reference Location

1. Laboratory Safety Program/Chemical Hygiene Plan 1043, 1050 MRL 2. Paper Copies of (M)SDS 1043, 1050 MRL 3. Electronic Copies of select (M)SDS computer in 1043 MRL 4. Merck Index 2003 MRL 5. Handbook of Chemistry and Physics 2003 MRL 6. Fisher Safety- Safety Products Reference Manual 2003 MRL

1-The book entitled: Prudent Practices in the Laboratory by the National Research Council

is widely considered to be a definitive reference. It can be purchased, but is also available free on-line in a searchable format. It is recommended that all lab workers have ready access to this important reference.

2- Safety Data Sheets (formerly known as MSDS). Per OSHA, all lab users must know: a) what an SDS is, b) SDS relevance to their health and safety, c) how to readily access them* These issues are all covered in the EH&S lab safety orientation program. *Labs are encouraged to maintain hard copies of their own MSDS for the hazardous chemicals they routinely use, or at minimum, have this link bookmarked by all individuals in the lab.

http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12654%23toc

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General Laboratory and Chemical Safety In addition to the guidelines provided below, it is recommended that you go over the

Laboratory Safety Self-Checklist in Appendix E. This document is also available on the web at via

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/ls/Lab_Self_Inspection_web_Nov2014.pdf General • No storage of food and drinks in the MRL labs 1043, 1050, and 1052 which has an

extensive list of chemicals. • Smoking is prohibited anywhere in the lab. • Do not block lab aisles with chairs, stools, or equipment. • Observe all posted signs and instructions. Electrical Safety • Do not use damaged electrical cords. Do not chain extension cords/ power strips. • Do not leave extension outlets or power strips on the floor where it may be flooded. Gas cylinder handling • All gas cylinders need to be secured with welded link metal chain so they do not fall over

in an earthquake. • When moving a gas cylinder, place the safety cap over the valve before undoing the

chain securing the cylinder. • Use the special dolly for gas cylinders that is kept in the MRL gas cage (across the little

parking lot on the ocean side of the building). Chemical Safety • For transport of larger (> 1 L) glass bottles with chemicals, use designated carriers or

plastic buckets. • Keep chemicals stored in the appropriate cabinets or designated storage rooms when

not in use (NOT IN FUME HOODS). Only obtain an amount to keep your test or research going, like a one day/week supply. This will free up lab bench space and, if you do have a spill it will minimize the amount of chemical released.

• Put away all reagents, samples, and personal materials. • Keep the lids on chemical containers. This sounds obvious but it will effectively reduce

the possibility of a spill and reduce any fumes released into your lab and it’s the law. • Label all containers. Make sure there are no unidentified containers; reagents, samples,

drying papers with sample, or crucibles/boats with samples. Label all material by chemical name (Not just initials or formulas).

Cleaning the lab • Properly dispose of old or unwanted chemicals or any unnecessary items. • Damp wipe all bench-tops until clean and in particular areas near weighing

stations.

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• Clean up inside fume hoods. • Look inside all cabinets for leftover waste and any storage hazards. • Dispose broken glass trash and “sharp” bins into dumpster outside the building. • Recycle paper and cardboard properly removed. • Unused or spare equipment should be stored in a designated storage room/area. • Equipment or furniture should not block walkways, electrical panels, or

emergency eyewash or showers. • Check emergency egress path is maintained (minimum exit pathway in rooms is 28

inches). • Verify the lab(s) are clean, organized and anything else required to make lab look

professional. • Check for trip and slip hazards (oil leaks from pumps, electrical cords or hoses

across walking path. Fume Hoods • Always work with the sash at the level of the arrow stocker and close when not used.

Your hood should be producing a face velocity of 100-120 ft/min. EH&S tests your hood and posts the arrow tickers at the proper sash level.

• Many newer hoods are equipped with the airflow monitor and alarm to warn you if the air velocity is too low. If the alarm engages, lower the sash slightly until the alarm stops. If your alarm sounds consistently this indicates a real problem- call Amanda Strom (ext. 7925) or EH&S (805-893-4899).

• Store the bare minimum of equipment and chemicals in your hood. Excess materials will block the air flow and reduce performance significantly.

• Chemicals should not be stored in the fume hood- most fires and explosions occur in the hood during chemical manipulations.

• Keep the lab windows and doors closed. Draft from open windows and doors can significantly affect your hood’s performance.

Disposal of Sharps • Lab glassware not contaminated by hazardous materials (eq. Pasteur pipettes) place

glass into labeled “Sharps Only” trash box or other sturdy container. When full, dispose of contents into the trash dumpster for your building.

• Sharps contaminated with chemicals should be placed into a sharps container and labeled as “Sharps contaminated with (chemical name)” and send to EH&S for disposal. (For more information, see Appendix C: Laboratory Sharps Disposal)

Chemical Waste Disposal • Hazardous waste regulations are stringent and penalties for violations can be

severe. Santa Barbara County inspects UCSB labs for compliance on a regular basis.

• Store chemical waste in a designated area. Label area as, “Hazardous Waste Storage Area”.

• Store chemicals in containers compatible with, and durable enough for, the waste. Liquid must be in screw top containers. Do not overfill container, allow for expansion.

• Labeling- identify waste by proper chemical name. • Deface existing labels when reusing containers.


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• Label and date containers when the first drop of waste is added. Hazardous waste shall be disposed within 9 months. Labels are available in all science storerooms.

• Chemicals may not be disposed in a regular trash, sink disposal, or allowed to evaporate. (For more information, see Appendix C: Chemical Waste Disposal)

Chemical Spills • Clean up a spill using the proper equipment (please use spill kit contents- available in

1043 and 1050 MRL). • Cal EH&S 24-hour line 805-893-3194 if necessary. Safe storage of chemicals • In earthquake-prone areas like Santa Barbara, it is particularly vital that chemicals be

stored safely. Use a secondary container (plastic tube) large enough to contain a spill of the largest container).

• Store or waste using the following criteria: Flammables, Corrosives, Oxidizers, Carcinogens, Water reactive, Toxics, Pyrophorics. (Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictograms and their meanings can be found in Appendix A)

• Acids- store bottles in the acid cabinets, segregate oxidizing acids from organic acids, and flammable materials.

• Segregate acids from bases, and from active metals such as sodium, etc. • Segregate acids from chemicals which could generate toxic gases such as sodium

cyanide, etc. • Flammable store in approved storage cabinet. Keep away from any source of

ignition (flame, heat or sparks). • Oxidizers-react violently with organics. Keep away from flammables, from

reducing agents, store in a cool, dry place. • Pyrophoric substances-(spontaneously ignite in air). Some organo-aluminum

compounds, silane, divided metals, phosphorus yellow. Rigorously exclude air and water from container. Store away from flammables, store in a cool dry place.

Refrigerators and Freezers There are two fridges and freezers in the labs (MRL 1043 and MRL 1050). Both are

designed for the storage of flammables but are not owned by the Polymer Facilities, so chemical storage for Polymer Facility users should be done so in their own lab space.

No food or drink must be stored in any of the fridges in the lab. Minimize the time that this freezer is opened, as moisture from the air rapidly condenses

on it.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Closed-Toe Footwear • Closed-toe footwear must be worn in the lab at all times! Lab coats • Laboratory coats are required to be worn while working on, or adjacent to, all hazardous

chemicals, biological or unsealed radiological materials. It is imperative to consider the nature of the work performed when choosing a lab coat. In general, you must wear a


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flame-resistant (blue) lab coat when working in the Main MRL Labs, including MRL 1043 and 1050.

• Note that “standard” lab coats are typically made from a polyester/cotton mix and are not suitable for work with flammables.

• Laboratory coats must not be worn outside of a laboratory unless the individual is traveling directly to an adjacent laboratory work area.

• Each person should have their personal lab coat, which they will receive as part of the PPE provided by UCSB to new lab workers. These laboratory coats must be appropriately sized for the individual and be buttoned to their full length. Laboratory coat sleeves must be of a sufficient length to prevent skin exposure while wearing gloves.

• Lab coats must not be cleaned at home nor in public laundry facilities. Rather, a professional cleaning service must be used. See the information at the lab coat laundering drop off station in the MRL (near the restrooms on the first floor). Any clothing that becomes contaminated with hazardous materials must be decontaminated before it leaves the laboratory. If a lab coat is very heavily contaminated, it should be packaged safely and disposed of as hazardous waste.

Gloves • Protective gloves must be worn while utilizing any hazardous chemical, biological or

unsealed radiological material. These gloves must be appropriate for the material being used and conditions under which such use takes place (e.g., extreme cold).

• Educate yourself as to which chemicals the gloves you are using are resistant and (im)permeable to. You may be unpleasantly surprised. However, there is a tradeoff between chemical resistance of gloves and the dexterity they allow. The increased dexterity offered by thinner gloves may offset their poorer chemical resistance. After all, it is safest not to spill anything in the first place! The latex or nitrile (purple) single-use examination gloves readily available in our lab are a good choice for most powders and for aqueous solutions, as well as simple alcohols (such as methanol, ethanol, and isopropanol) and diethyl ether.

• EH&S has a page with information on gloves, including links to several reference charts with compiled data on chemical resistance of lab gloves at: http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/lsglove.htm

Spills and Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals For all incidents in which injury has occurred or may be imminent, follow these steps: Emergency procedure • Administer First Aid as needed • Warn people in the area • Evacuate the area if needed • Notify 9-911 • Notify Rachel Behrens as soon as feasible

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Exposure to Chemicals First Aid If a chemical splashes in someone's eye, rinse with copious amounts of water for a

minimum of 5 minutes. Small burns or splashes with corrosive chemicals on the skin are also flushed with water for five minutes. Use the emergency showers if a person’s hair or clothing has caught fire (rolling the person on the floor is another option for extinguishing flames) or in the event of a larger spill of a hazardous chemical on skin or clothing.

Some Best Lab Practices These make the lab a better place to work for everybody: • Put your reagents back in the proper storage location at the end of every workday • Refill squirt bottles when they are nearly empty • Get new solvent bottles from the storeroom before running out • Label all your bottles/flasks with proper chemical names. Preferably use pencil on tags,

not a marker • Label all running reactions, especially reactions running overnight • Scales/Scale areas: Keep the scale and surrounding area clean. After weighing, take all

your stuff with you, and completely clean up any spills you made. Put a note on the scale if you need the tare to remain set; only do this if you will return after a short time (< 15 minutes), else record the tare weight.

• Close the regulator on gas tanks once you are done using them • Don’t leave samples, lab supply, personal effects, glassware, books or papers out in the

lab except when you are actually using them • Wash and put away your glassware everyday • Before purchasing new chemicals be sure to check if any of the required reagents are

available in the lab Leaving Lab On completion of your work in the Polymer Facility you will need make a way for next person and put your gear back into circulation. Be sure to do following: • Let me know when you are leaving a few weeks before you leave. • Dispose any samples that do not need to be archived. Transfer your samples to

your supervisor labs. • Empty out all drawers which you have been using. Any equipment and glassware that

has been assigned to you should be back into circulation. • Any hazardous/chemical waste you have should be labeled and then placed into the

waste chemical area. • Any reagents in your possession should go back to someone in your group. • Return keys to Sylvia Vogel (MRL 2066G). Let Rachel Behrens know how to reach you.



Ten Commandments of Safety • Thou shalt wear thy safety glasses, as with all other personal protective equipment that

shall be required. • Thou shalt chain all of thy gas cylinders securely with chain of welded link. When the

earth shall shake, thy chemicals, bookshelves, and heavy goods must not fall down to the earth or upon thy head.

• Thou shalt not store thy chemicals alphabetically, but only compatibles upon compatibles.

• Thou shalt not smoke within the laboratory. Neither shall thou confuse the laboratory with a place of nourishment.

• Thou shalt never dump thy waste chemicals into the drain. Neither shall thou place any sharp waste, including broken glass, razor blades, nor needles, in the regular trash cans inside the laboratory. Thou shalt place all sharp waste into the dumpster or a special container.

• Thou shalt label all of thy chemicals and samples with thy name and the date. Thou shalt never leave unknown and unmarked bottles of chemicals or samples for thy neighbor.

• Thou shalt purchase only the minimum chemicals for thy needs. Thou shalt covet thy neighbor's chemicals and thou shalt share thy chemicals with thy neighbor.

• Thou shalt not have multiple extension cords in series. • Thou shalt not deliver oxygen in plastic tubing, lest the fires of Hell visit upon thy

experiment. • Thou shalt know what thou are doing and about the hazards thou faceth. Thou shalt

never toil in the laboratory until thou hast studied and trained about safe work practices.

Identifying Chemical Hazards

Every lab worker has the responsibility to learn about and understand the hazards of the chemicals they use before starting to use those chemicals. Do not assume that a material is harmless just because you haven’t heard otherwise. Many chemicals are harmful, and some chemicals are mostly harmless by themselves but very dangerous in combination with certain other chemicals. Besides talking to other people in the lab that use these materials (but don't assume that they have done their homework, even if they are senior to you!!), these are some resources: • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Widely available online (see the Resources section

of this CHP), they are especially useful for mixtures, but also for reagents. MSDS were intended to be a one-stop source of chemical hazard information, but they frequently are not very specific, not as succinct as one would like, and make everything sound



extremely hazardous because they err on the side of caution e.g. for personal protective measures.

• Laboratory Chemical Safety Summaries (LCSS) are available for far fewer compounds, but more succinct and useful. Sources for LCSS are on the MRL Safety webpage (see the Resources section of this CHP).

• The Merck Index is a compendium that has relevant information for many common chemicals. A copy of the Merck Index is kept in room 2003.

• see also the Resources section of this CHP Communicating Safety and other Lab Issues You should report any procedure, condition or situation that you consider to be unsafe, or potentially unsafe. Except for an actual emergency, the best way to communicate a safety problem is to write an email to Rachel Behrens (or Amanda Strom), depending on the nature of the problem. Forms for anonymously reporting a hazardous condition or practice (Hazard reporting forms) are available at the MRL Safety Corner bulletin board in room 2042 if you feel that reporting the hazard in the usual manner would jeopardize you in some way. If supplies are missing, a hazardous waste pickup needs to be arranged, or a piece of equipment is not working, contact Rachel Behrens.

Background: Standard Operating Procedures Per the Cal-OSHA Standard, a complete CHP includes Standard Operating Procedures

(SOP) to aid workers in minimizing chemical exposures in the lab. This is generally interpreted to mean SOPs for the following - not for all possible chemical operations:

• Operations involving what Cal-OSHA specifically designates as Particularly Hazardous

Substances (PHS), namely, “Select” Carcinogens, Highly acute toxins, Reproductive toxins

• Other “high-hazard” chemical operations

However, these information sources are very general and can’t cover all operations.

Therefore, it is the responsibility of lab supervisors to develop new SOPs (or augment the generic PHS SOP) if needed to protect their workers. The decision on whether a specific SOP is required is the prerogative, but also the responsibility, of the lab supervisor.

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Standard Operating Procedures: Chloroform

NOTE: Chloroform is classified as a Particularly Hazardous Substance (PHS) per Cal-OSHA, since it is listed as a possible carcinogen

. Date of last revision to SOP: May 11, 2015

1. Scope of SOP: Use of chloroform in chemistry procedures in the lab Compound information: Chloroform (also known as trichloromethane or methylidyne trichloride) is clear colorless

liquid, which an acutely toxic chemical. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if inhaled. Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. The product may be absorbed through the skin. May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. May irritate skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Contains material which may cause cancer based on animal data. Use of alcoholic beverages may enhance toxic effects.

(M)SDS of chloroform can be located here and is also in Appendix.

2. Approval Required: Anyone working for the first time with chloroform in this laboratory must consult with Rachel Behrens. Users must study the relevant safety information and be aware of the appropriate waste disposal method (via halogenated solvent waste).

3. Personal Protective Equipment • General precautions:

o Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. o Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. o Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling

chloroform. • Users of chloroform shall employ the following:

o Protective eyewear: ANSI-approved, tight-fitting safety glasses/goggles must be worn at all times. For procedures with splash potential, a face shield (available in the lab on the side of the hood in room 1043) should be used.

o Lab coat: Use of a flame-resistant (“blue”) lab coat is mandatory, as are long pants and closed-toe shoes.

o Lab gloves: Nitrile gloves only provide minimal protection from chloroform contact. It is not recommended to use chloroform for long periods of time while wearing nitrile gloves.

o Wash hands after use of chloroform.

4. Engineering/Ventilation Controls • Chloroform should be handled in a fume hood. • When outside of the fume hood, containers must be sealed.



5. Handling, Storage, Cleanup, First Aid, and Disposal Requirements

• Handling: Work with chloroform should be performed in the laboratory fume hoods. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

• Storage: Chloroform must be stored in completely-sealed containers in one of the storage cabinets, or in an approved secondary container. If possible, use original container for storage.

• Spills/Cleanup: Spills of chloroform must be cleaned up as rapidly and completely as possible. o Assess the extent of danger. Help contaminated or injured persons.

Evacuate the spill area. Avoid breathing vapors. If possible, confine the spill to a small area using a spill kit or absorbent material. Keep others from entering contaminated area (e.g., use caution tape, barriers, etc.).

o Place leaking containers in a fume hood. If it can be done safely, clean up small spills with absorbent material (e.g. paper towels) and collect all contaminated materials (including gloves) in a tight-closing container.

o For larger spills that can not be safely and completely handled by lab personnel, leave the area and contact EH&S at x3194. Follow the procedures for emergencies outlined in the beginning of the CHP and in the SOP for chemical spills.

• First Aid: Call 9-911 (from campus phones, else 911) for immediate medical attention. o If inhaled Move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial

respiration. Consult a physician. o In case of skin contact: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes

immediately. Wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Use the lab emergency shower/eyewash or a faucet as appropriate. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.

o In case of eye contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes (lifting upper and lower lids occasionally). Use the lab emergency shower/eyewash or a faucet as appropriate. Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital. Consult a physician.

o If swallowed:Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

• Disposal: All chloroform wastes must be disposed of through EH&S as halogenated solvent waste. No chloroform must go into the sewer system, trash or be allowed to freely evaporate.



Standard Operating Procedures: Methanol NOTE: Methanol is classified as a Particularly Hazardous Substance (PHS) per Cal-OSHA,

since it is listed as a carcinogen .

Date of last revision to SOP: May 11, 2015 1. Scope of SOP: Use of methanol in chemistry procedures in the lab

Compound information: Methanol (also known as methyl alcohol) is a clear colorless liquid. Flammable. In use, may

form flammable/explosive vapor-air mixture. May be fatal if swallowed. May be fatal if inhaled. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Irritating to eyes, respiratory and se blindness. May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. Can be absorbed through skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. This product may cause adverse reproductive effects. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.

(M)SDS of methanol can be located here and is also in Appendix A.

2. Approval Required: Anyone working for the first time with methanol in this laboratory must consult with Rachel Behrens. Users must study the relevant safety information and be aware of the appropriate waste disposal method (via halogenated solvent waste).


o Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. o Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. o Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling

methanol. • Users of methanol shall employ the following:

o Protective eyewear: ANSI-approved, tight-fitting safety glasses/goggles must be worn at all times. For procedures with splash potential, a face shield (available in the lab on the side of the hood in room 1043) should be used.


o Lab gloves: Nitrile gloves provide adequate protection from methanol contact.

o Wash hands after use of methanol.

4. Engineering/Ventilation Controls • Methanol should be handled in a fume hood. • When outside of the fume hood, containers must be sealed.


• Handling: Work with methanol should be performed in the laboratory fume hoods. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid inhalation



of vapor or mist. Methanol is a highly flammable liquid and vapor that should be kept away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

• Storage: Methanol must be stored in completely-sealed containers in one of the “Flammables” storage cabinets.

• Spills/Cleanup: Spills of methanol must be cleaned up as rapidly and completely as possible. o Assess the extent of danger. Help contaminated or injured persons.




• First Aid: o Call 9-911 (from campus phones, else 911) for immediate medical

attention. o If inhaled Move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial




o If swallowed: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

• Disposal: All methanol wastes must be disposed of through EH&S as non-halogenated solvent waste. No methanol must go into the sewer system, trash or be allowed to freely evaporate.



Standard Operating Procedures: DMF .

Date of last revision to SOP: May 11, 2015

1. Scope of SOP: Use of N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) in chemistry procedures in the lab Compound information: N,N-dimethylformamide (also known as DMF) is a colorless liquid. Flammable. In use, may

form flammable/explosive vapor-air mixture. Harmful by inhalation. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. The product may be absorbed through the skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

(M)SDS of DMF can be located here and is also in Appendix A.

2. Approval Required: Anyone working for the first time with DMF in this laboratory must consult with Rachel Behrens. Users must study the relevant safety information and be aware of the appropriate waste disposal method (via non-halogenated solvent waste).


o Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. o Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. o Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling DMF.

• Users of DMF shall employ the following: o Protective eyewear: ANSI-approved, tight-fitting safety

glasses/goggles must be worn at all times. For procedures with splash potential, a face shield (available in the lab on the side of the hood in room 1043) should be used.


o Lab gloves: Nitrile gloves provide adequate protection from DMF contact.

o Wash hands after use of DMF.

4. Engineering/Ventilation Controls • DMF should be handled in a fume hood. • When outside of the fume hood, containers must be sealed.


• Handling: Work with DMF should be performed in the laboratory fume hoods. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. DMF is a flammable liquid and vapor that should be kept away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.



• Storage: DMF must be stored in completely-sealed containers in one of the “Flammables” storage cabinets.

• Spills/Cleanup: Spills of methanol must be cleaned up as rapidly and completely as possible. o Assess the extent of danger. Help contaminated or injured persons.




• First Aid: o Call 9-911 (from campus phones, else 911) for immediate medical

attention. o If inhaled Move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial




o If swallowed: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

• Disposal: All DMF wastes must be disposed of through EH&S as non-halogenated solvent waste. No DMF must go into the sewer system, trash or be allowed to freely evaporate.



Standard Operating Procedures for High Hazard Laboratory Operations NOT Involving Particularly Hazardous Substances (Template)

This blank template is for developing SOPs for any “high-hazard” chemical operations not

covered by Template #4. The development of lab-specific SOPs for high hazard operations is the responsibility and determination of the supervisor. OSHA does not have specific requirements for SOP content. EH&S recommends that the following elements be considered in SOP development, but supervisors should expand on as appropriate.

Date of last revision to SOP:

1. Laboratory SOP Name

SOPs can be based on a specific chemical; a class of chemicals; a specific or set of lab procedures; a specific piece of equipment, etc.

2. Approval Required

Discuss any circumstances under which this operation requires prior approval. E.g.“undergraduates can not do this operation without my specific consent”.

3. Hazardous Chemicals

List chemicals and their hazard class, e.g.,“carcinogenic, highly toxic, flammable, teratogen, corrosive, etc.” Better yet, print and attach MSDS (MSDS search).

Chemical Name Hazard Class A B C D

4. Personal Protective Equipment List specific personal protective equipment needed, e.g., gloves, coats, eyewear. If a respirator is needed, contact EH&S (x8787).

Take me to a Glove Reference Chart to Identify the Proper Gloves

5. Engineering/Ventilation Controls Describe required engineering controls. Examples: fume hoods glove boxes, biosafety cabinets,

pressure relief valves, leak detection systems, auto-shut off valves, etc.

6. Any Special Chemical Handling, Storage, Cleanup or Disposal Requirements 7. Other


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These Safety and housekeeping rules are intended for real use. More complete description are available on the campus EH&S web page http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu. Anyone who observes a situation that they consider is unsafe, or possibly unsafe, need to contact MRL staff and report issue. This may be done anonymously.

Standard Operating Procedures: Working with Cryogens

Date of last revision to SOP: 5/2015

1. Laboratory SOP for working with Cryogens Cryogenic materials are liquefied or solidified gases at low temperatures. They can cause tissue damage (frostbite), potential explosion due to pressure buildup, and asphyxiation due to oxygen displacement.

(M)SDS of liquid nitrogen (LN2) can be located here and is also in Appendix A.

2. Approval Required Due to the auto refill system of the differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), there is no need to handle LN2, but only for users to be aware of its safety concerns. Hence, no approval is required.

3. Hazardous Chemicals

List chemicals and their hazard class, e.g.,“carcinogenic, highly toxic, flammable, teratogen, corrosive, etc.” Better yet, print and attach MSDS (MSDS search).

Chemical Name Hazard Class A Liquid Nitrogen Cryogen

4. Personal Protective Equipment As the refill system is automatic, no handling of LN2 occurs. However, there may be some spill over, so safety glasses, closed toe shoes and long pants are always required. Wear cryogenic gloves, safety glasses, and lab coat when handling and transporting cryogenic materials.

5. Engineering/Ventilation Controls

• Each part of a cryogenic system must have its own pressure relief system. • Use and store cryogens in well-ventilated areas. Closets, small rooms, and walk-in cold rooms (or similar small/unvented spaces) should be avoided to prevent buildup of the gas as the cryogen evaporates/sublimes. • Open the laboratory door when refilling the little dewar, as the oxygen is depleted from the room. There is an oxygen sensor that will alarm when oxygen levels are below safe limits.

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UCSB MRL Polymer Lab- Chemical Hygiene Plan


6. Any Special Chemical Handling, Storage, Cleanup or Disposal Requirements • Store and transport cryogenic materials only in dewars or cryogenic liquid cylinders designed for that particular cryogen. Inspect dewars daily to insure that no air or ice plugs exist in the neck openings. • Cryogens may be transported in elevators only in containers certified to leak at less than or equal to 1 liter of liquid (or 1 kilogram of solid) per day. • Spills of cryogenic liquid can cause depletion of oxygen in the area. For spills over 1 liter (or smaller amounts in very small rooms), leave the area immediately and contact Rachel Behrens.

7. Other Occupational Exposure Response and First Aid Measures

Skin: Immediately warm frostbite area with warm water not to exceed 105°F (41°C). Seek immediate medical treatment.

Eyes: Flush eyes for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Remove contacts if they do not flush out. Seek immediate medical treatment.

Inhalation: Remove victim from the exposure area and take to fresh air immediately. Seek immediate medical treatment. Do not perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical treatment. These Safety and housekeeping rules are intended for real use. More complete description are available on

the campus EH&S web page http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu. Anyone who observes a situation that they consider is unsafe, or possibly unsafe, need to contact MRL staff and report issue. This may be done anonymously.

Note: Hazards Around You in MRL 1043 and 1050

Although you may not be working with these materials directly while in the Polymer Facilities, please be aware that these chemicals and materials are around you, and may be used while you are working in the lab space. Relevant (M)SDS’ are located in Appendix A.

• Dichloromethane • Pyrophoric Materials (e.g. lithium metal, potassium metal, sodium metal) • Carcinogens (e.g. chloroform, methanol, 1,3 butadiene, benzene, ethylene oxide) • Flammable liquids and gases (e.g. hydrogen gas, methanol, DMF) • Ethylene Oxide • Compressed Gases • Cryogens (e.g. liquid nitrogen) • Ozone • High Vacuum Systems (e.g. Schlenk lines)

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Appendix A: Relevant (M)SDS’

• OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Pictograms and their meanings (alsoknown as Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Pictograms)

• Chloroform• N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF)• Methanol• Ethylene Oxide• Potassium• Liquid Nitrogen (LN2)

Material Safety Data Sheet

Chloroform (BDH1109-4LG, BDH1109-19L, BDH1109-204L) 000000011712

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SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name : Chloroform (BDH1109-4LG, BDH1109-19L, BDH1109-204L) MSDS Number : 000000011712 Product Use Description : Solvent

Manufacturer : Honeywell

1953 South Harvey Street Muskegon, MI 49442

Manufactured for : VWR International LLC Radnor Corporate Center Building One Suite 200 100 Matsonford Road Radnor PA 19087

For more information call : (Monday-Friday,8.00am-5:00pm) 1-800-932-5000

In case of emergency call : (24 hours/day, 7 days/week) 1-800-424-9300(USA Only) For Transportation Emergencies: 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC - Domestic)

1-613-966-6666 (CANUTEC - Canada)

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview Form : liquid, clear

Color : colourless

Odor : sweet

Hazard Summary : May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if inhaled.

Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. The product may be absorbed through the skin. May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. May irritate skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Contains material which may cause cancer based on animal data. Use of alcoholic beverages may enhance toxic effects.



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Potential Health Effects Skin : May irritate skin.

The product may be absorbed through the skin. Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause defatting resulting in drying, redness and possible blistering. May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those of inhalation. May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those of ingestion.

Eyes : Irritating to eyes. Causes itching, burning, redness and tearing.

Ingestion : Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those of inhalation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce kidney damage. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce liver damage. Use of alcoholic beverages may enhance toxic effects.

Inhalation : Irritating to respiratory system. Causes headache, drowsiness or other effects to the central nervous system. May cause cardiac arrhythmia. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. High concentration of vapours may induce unconsciousness. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce kidney damage. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce liver damage.

Chronic Exposure : Repeated and prolonged exposure to solvents may cause brain and nervous system damage. May cause cardiac arrhythmia. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce kidney damage. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce liver damage. Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause defatting resulting in drying, redness and possible blistering. Contains material which may cause cancer based on animal data.



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/19/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Use of alcoholic beverages may enhance toxic effects.

Aggravated Medical Condition

: Eye disorders Skin disorders Kidney disorders Liver disorders Respiratory disorders Neurological disorders Heart disease

Target Organs : Liver Kidney Heart Eyes Skin Central nervous system

Carcinogenicity NTP: Chloroform 67-66-3

Reasonably Anticipated to be a Human Carcinogen.

IARC: Chloroform 67-66-3 Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans

ACGIH: Chloroform 67-66-3 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Formula : CHCl3

Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration Chloroform

67-66-3 100.00%

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If

breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Use oxygen as required, provided a qualified operator is present. Call a physician.

Skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/19/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 minutes. Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Call a physician.

Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.

Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.

Notes to physician Treatment : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media : Dry chemical Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.

Specific hazards during firefighting

: The product is not flammable. Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health. In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl). Phosgene Chlorine (Cl2) Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Special protective equipment for firefighters

: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

Further information : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local

circumstances and the surrounding environment.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions : Wear personal protective equipment. Immediately evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Isolate the affected area. Confine entry into the affected area to



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/19/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 those persons properly protected (see Section 8 of MSDS). Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid accumulation of vapours in low areas. Remove all sources of ignition. Do not swallow. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Environmental precautions : Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Methods for cleaning up : Ventilate the area. Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). Shovel into suitable container for disposal. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with the regulations.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Handling : Wear personal protective equipment.

Use only in well-ventilated areas. Keep container tightly closed. Do not smoke. Do not swallow. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

: The product is not flammable. Normal measures for preventive fire protection. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. Fire or intense heat may cause violent rupture of packages. Container hazardous when empty.

Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers

: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/19/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 kept upright to prevent leakage. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep away from direct sunlight. Protect from physical damage. Store away from incompatible substances. Container hazardous when empty. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers to heat or sources of ignition.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Protective measures : Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to

the workstation location.

Engineering measures : Use with local exhaust ventilation. Prevent vapor buildup by providing adequate ventilation during and after use.

Eye protection : Do not wear contact lenses. Wear as appropriate: Safety glasses with side-shields If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Goggles or face shield, giving complete protection to eyes

Hand protection : Solvent-resistant gloves Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Replace when worn.

Skin and body protection : Wear as appropriate: Solvent-resistant apron Solvent-resistant gloves If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Protective suit

Respiratory protection : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Wear a positive-pressure supplied-air respirator. For rescue and maintenance work in storage tanks use self-contained breathing apparatus. Use NIOSH approved respiratory protection.

Hygiene measures : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Keep working clothes separately. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/19/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Do not swallow. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. This material has an established AIHA ERPG exposure limit. The current list of ERPG exposure limits can be found at http://www.aiha.org/insideaiha/GuidelineDevelopment/ERPG/Documents/2011erpgweelhandbook_table-only.pdf.

Exposure Guidelines– Components CAS-No

. Value Control

parameters Update Basis

Chloroform

67-66-3 TWA : time weighted average

(10 ppm)

2008

ACGIH:US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values

STEL : Short

term exposure limit

9.78 mg/m3 (2 ppm)

2005

NIOSH/GUIDE:US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Ceiling :

Ceiling Limit Value:

240 mg/m3 (50 ppm)

02 2006

OSHA_TRANS:US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)

TWA : time

weighted average

9.78 mg/m3 (2 ppm)

1989

Z1A:US. OSHA Table Z-1-A (29 CFR 1910.1000)



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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state : liquid, clear

Colour : colourless

Odour : sweet

pH : Note: not applicable

Melting point/freezing point : -64 °C

Boiling point/boiling range : 62 °C

Flash point : Note: does not flash

Evaporation rate : 0.6 Method: Compared to Ether (anhydrous).

Lower explosion limit : Note: not applicable

Upper explosion limit : Note: not applicable

Vapour pressure : 212 hPa

at 20 °C(68 °F)

Vapour density : 4.12

Note: (Air = 1.0)

Density : 1.49 g/cm3 at 20 °C

Water solubility : 8 g/l at 20 °C



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/19/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Ignition temperature : > 1,000 °C

Molecular Weight : 119.37 g/mol

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks.

Protect from heat/overheating. Keep away from direct sunlight.

Materials to avoid : Metals Aluminium Magnesium Strong bases Strong oxidizing agents May attack many plastics, rubbers and coatings.

Hazardous decomposition products

: Gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl). Phosgene Chlorine (Cl2) Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Hazardous reactions : Hazardous polymerisation does not occur. Stable under recommended storage conditions.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute oral toxicity : LD50: 908 mg/kg

Species: rat

Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50: 47.7 mg/l

Exposure time: 4 h Species: rat

Acute dermal toxicity : LD50: 20 g/kg

Species: rabbit



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/19/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Skin irritation : Species: rabbit

Result: Mild skin irritation Exposure time: 24 h

Repeated dose toxicity : Species: rat

Application Route: Inhalation Note: (50 ppm; 7 hours/day, 5 days/week for 6 months) Causes damage to the following organs: liver, kidneys.

: Species: rat, male Application Route: Oral gavage bioassay Note: Carcinogenicity (70 g/kg for 78 weeks) Kidney tumors

: Species: mouse, both male and female Application Route: Oral gavage bioassay Note: Carcinogenicity (127 g/kg for 92 weeks) Liver tumors

: Species: rat, male Application Route: Drinking Water Study Note: Carcinogenicity (160 mg/kg/d for 104 days) Kidney tumors

: Species: rat Application Route: Inhalation Note: Embryotoxicity at maternally toxic concentrations.

: Species: rat Application Route: Inhalation Note: Teratogenicity at maternally toxic concentrations.

Further information : Note: Contains material which may cause cancer based on

animal data.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity effects Toxicity to fish : static test

LC50: 43.8 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Species: Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/19/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 : static test

LC50: 100 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Species: Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill sunfish)

Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates.

: static test LC50: 28.9 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea)

Toxicity to algae : LC0: 185 mg/l

Species: Microcystis aeruginosa (blue alge)

: LC0: 1,110 mg/l Species: Scenedesmus quadricauda (Green algae)

Toxicity to bacteria : LC0: 125 mg/l

Species: Pseudomonas putida

Further information on ecology

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal methods : Observe all Federal, State, and Local Environmental

regulations.

Contaminated packaging : Empty remaining contents. Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT UN/ID No. : UN 1888 Proper shipping name : CHLOROFORM

Class 6.1 Packing group III Hazard Labels 6.1

IATA UN/ID No. : UN 1888 Description of the goods : CHLOROFORM Class : 6.1



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/19/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Packaging group : III Hazard Labels : 6.1 Packing instruction (cargo aircraft)

: 680

Packing instruction (passenger aircraft)

: 680


: Y680

IMDG UN/ID No. : UN 1888

Description of the goods : CHLOROFORM Class : 6.1 Packaging group : III Hazard Labels : 6.1 EmS Number : F-A Marine pollutant : no

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Inventories US. Toxic Substances Control Act

: On TSCA Inventory

Australia. Industrial Chemical (Notification and Assessment) Act

: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

Canada. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Domestic Substances List (DSL)

: All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list.

Japan. Kashin-Hou Law List


Korea. Existing Chemicals Inventory (KECI)


Philippines. The Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act


China. Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances


New Zealand. Inventory of : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/19/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Chemicals (NZIoC), as published by ERMA New Zealand National regulatory information

SARA 302 Components : The following components are subject to reporting levels

established by SARA Title III, Section 302: : Chloroform 67-66-3

SARA 313 Components : The following components are subject to reporting levels

established by SARA Title III, Section 313: : Chloroform 67-66-3 SARA 311/312 Hazards : Acute Health Hazard

Chronic Health Hazard

CERCLA Reportable Quantity

: 10 lbs

California Prop. 65 : WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State

of California to cause cancer. Chloroform 67-66-3

: WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Chloroform 67-66-3

Massachusetts RTK : Chloroform 67-66-3 New Jersey RTK : Chloroform 67-66-3 Pennsylvania RTK : Chloroform 67-66-3



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/19/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 WHMIS Classification : D1B: Toxic Material Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic

Effects D2A: Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects D2B: Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

HMIS III NFPA Health hazard : 2* 2 Flammability : 0 0 Physical Hazard : 0 Instability : 0

* - Chronic health hazard

Hazard rating and rating systems (e.g. HMIS® III, NFPA): This information is intended solely for the use of individuals trained in the particular system.

Further information The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. This information should not constitute a guarantee for any specific product properties. Changes since the last version are highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous versions. Previous Issue Date: 03/27/2009 Prepared by: Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies Product Stewardship Group


Dimethylformamide (BDH1117-19L, BDH1117-204L, BDH1119-19L, BDH1119-204L, BDH1117-4LG, BDH1117-4LP) 000000011697

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Product name : Dimethylformamide (BDH1117-19L, BDH1117-204L, BDH1119-19L, BDH1119-204L, BDH1117-4LG, BDH1117-4LP)

MSDS Number : 000000011697 Product Use Description : Solvent






1-613-966-6666 (CANUTEC - Canada)

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview Form : liquid

Color : colourless

Odor : mild amine-like

Hazard Summary : Flammable. In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air

mixture. Harmful by inhalation. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Irritating to eyes,



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 respiratory system and skin. May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. The product may be absorbed through the skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Potential Health Effects Skin : Irritating to skin.

May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those of inhalation. May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those of ingestion. Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause defatting resulting in drying, redness and possible blistering.

Eyes : Irritating to eyes. Causes itching, burning, redness and tearing.

Ingestion : Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those of inhalation.

Inhalation : Causes respiratory tract irritation. Causes headache, drowsiness or other effects to the central nervous system. Inhalation of high vapour concentrations can cause CNS-depression and narcosis. Causes damage to the following organs: liver, kidneys. May cause damage to the following: Heart

Chronic Exposure : Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause defatting resulting in drying, redness and possible blistering. Causes damage to the following organs: liver, kidneys. May cause damage to the following organs: heart.


: Respiratory disorder Liver disorders Kidney disorders Neurological disorders Skin disorders Eye disorders Stomach/intestinal disorders Cardiac irregularities



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Target Organs : Eyes Skin Respiratory system Liver Kidney Cardiovascular system

Carcinogenicity

No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.


Formula : C3H7NO

Chemical nature : Substance

Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration N,N-Dimethylformamide

68-12-2 100.00%

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If

breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Use oxygen as required, provided a qualified operator is present. Call a physician.

Skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Call a physician.


Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.

Notes to physician Treatment : Treat symptomatically.



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Suitable extinguishing media : Dry chemical Carbon dioxide (CO2) Alcohol-resistant foam Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

: Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.


: Flammable. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Vapors may travel to areas away from work site before igniting/flashing back to vapor source. In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) nitrogen oxides (NOx) Dimethylamine




Personal precautions : Wear personal protective equipment. Immediately evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Do not swallow. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Environmental precautions : Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Methods for cleaning up : Ventilate the area.

No sparking tools should be used. Use explosion-proof equipment. Contain spillage, soak up with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and transfer to a container for disposal according to local / national regulations (see section 13).



Use only in well-ventilated areas. Keep container tightly closed. Do not smoke. Do not swallow. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.


: Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations. Use explosion-proof equipment. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. No sparking tools should be used. No smoking.


: Store in area designed for storage of flammable liquids. Protect from physical damage. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep away from direct sunlight. Store away from incompatible substances. Container hazardous when empty. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers to heat or sources of ignition.



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Skin and body protection : Wear as appropriate: Solvent-resistant apron Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Protective suit

Respiratory protection : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. For rescue and maintenance work in storage tanks use self-contained breathing apparatus. Use NIOSH approved respiratory protection.

Hygiene measures : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Keep working clothes separately. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Do not swallow. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. This material has an established AIHA ERPG exposure limit. The current list of ERPG exposure limits can be found at http://www.aiha.org/insideaiha/GuidelineDevelopment/ERPG/Documents/2011erpgweelhandbook_table-only.pdf.



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Exposure Guidelines– Components CAS-No

. Value Control


N,N-Dimethylformamide

68-12-2 SKIN_DES : Skin designation:

Can be absorbed through the skin.

2008


TWA : time

weighted average

(10 ppm)

2008


SKIN_DES :

Skin designation:


2005


REL :

Recommended exposure limit (REL):

30 mg/m3 (10 ppm)

2005


PEL :

Permissible exposure limit

30 mg/m3 (10 ppm)

02 2006




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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 SKIN_DES :

Skin designation:


02 2006


SKIN_FINAL :

Skin designation (Final Rule Limit applies):


1989


TWA : time

weighted average

30 mg/m3 (10 ppm)

1989



Physical state : liquid

Colour : colourless

Odour : mild amine-like

pH : Note: neutral

Melting point/freezing point : -60.4 °C

Boiling point/boiling range : 153 °C

Flash point : 136 °F (58 °C)



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Method: closed cup

Evaporation rate : 0.2

Method: Compared to Butyl acetate.

Lower explosion limit : 2 %(V)

Upper explosion limit : 15.2 %(V)

Vapour pressure : 3.6 hPa

Vapour density : 2.5

Note: (Air = 1.0)


Water solubility : Note: completely soluble

Ignition temperature : 445 °C

Molecular Weight : 73.1 g/mol


Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks.

Keep away from direct sunlight.

Materials to avoid : Strong oxidizing agents Halogenated compounds Iron



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Carbon tetrachloride Alkyl aluminums Inorganic nitrates


: In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) nitrogen oxides (NOx) Toxic gases/vapours Dimethylamine


SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute oral toxicity : LD50: 2,800 mg/kg

Species: rat

Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50: > 5.9 mg/l , vapour


Acute dermal toxicity : LD50: 4,720 mg/kg

Species: rabbit


Application Route: Inhalation Note: Liver toxicity (100 or 400 ppm for 6h/day, 5 days/week for 2 yr.)

: Species: mouse Application Route: Inhalation Note: Liver toxicity (100 or 400 ppm, males and 400 ppm, females for 6h/day, 5days/week for 18 mos.)




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Ecotoxicity effects Toxicity to fish : LC50: > 500 mg/l

Exposure time: 48 h Species: Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe)


: LC50: 12.4 g/l Exposure time: 48 h Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea)

Toxicity to algae : LC50: > 1,000 mg/l

Exposure time: 96 h Species: Scenedesmus capricornutum (fresh water algae)

Further information on ecology


regulations.

Contaminated packaging : Empty remaining contents. Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.


DOT UN/ID No. : UN 2265 Proper shipping name : N,N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE

Class 3 Packing group III Hazard Labels 3

IATA UN/ID No. : UN 2265 Description of the goods : N,N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE Class : 3 Packaging group : III Hazard Labels : 3 Packing instruction (cargo aircraft)

: 366



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Packing instruction (passenger aircraft)

: 355


: Y344


Description of the goods : N,N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE Class : 3 Packaging group : III Hazard Labels : 3 EmS Number : F-E Marine pollutant : no


: On TSCA Inventory













New Zealand. Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC), as published by ERMA New Zealand




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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 National regulatory information

SARA 302 Components : SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the

reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.

SARA 313 Components : The following components are subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313:

: N,N-Dimethylformamide 68-12-2 SARA 311/312 Hazards : Fire Hazard

Acute Health Hazard Chronic Health Hazard


: 100 lbs

California Prop. 65 : This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.

Massachusetts RTK : N,N-Dimethylformamide 68-12-2 New Jersey RTK : N,N-Dimethylformamide 68-12-2 Pennsylvania RTK : N,N-Dimethylformamide 68-12-2 WHMIS Classification : B3: Combustible Liquid

D2B: Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.


HMIS III NFPAHealth hazard : 2* 2



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Flammability : 2 2 Physical Hazard : 0 Instability : 0



Further information The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. This information should not constitute a guarantee for any specific product properties. Changes since the last version are highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous versions. Previous Issue Date: 06/12/2012 Prepared by: Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies Product Stewardship Group


Methanol (BDH1135-19L, BDH1135-204L, BDH1135-1LP, BDH1135-4LP, BDH1135-4LG) 000000011700

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Product name : Methanol (BDH1135-19L, BDH1135-204L, BDH1135-1LP, BDH1135-4LP, BDH1135-4LG)

MSDS Number : 000000011700 Product Use Description : Solvent






1-613-966-6666 (CANUTEC - Canada)

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview Form : liquid, clear

Color : colourless

Odor : slight alcohol-like

Hazard Summary : Flammable. In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air

mixture. May be fatal if swallowed. May be fatal if inhaled. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause blindness. May cause



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. Can be absorbed through skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. This product may cause adverse reproductive effects. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.

Potential Health Effects Skin : Irritating to skin.

Can be absorbed through skin. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those of inhalation. Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause defatting resulting in drying, redness and possible blistering.

Eyes : Irritating to eyes. Causes itching, burning, redness and tearing. May cause blindness.

Ingestion : Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Causes headache, drowsiness or other effects to the central nervous system. May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those of inhalation.

Inhalation : Causes respiratory tract irritation. Causes headache, drowsiness or other effects to the central nervous system. Inhalation of high vapour concentrations can cause CNS-depression and narcosis. May cause blindness.

Chronic Exposure : Causes damage to the kidneys/ liver/ eyes/ brain/ respiratory system/ central nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause defatting resulting in drying, redness and possible blistering. This product may cause adverse reproductive effects. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.


: Liver disorders Eye disorders Skin disorders Neurological disorders Kidney disorders



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Do not use if pregnant.

Target Organs : Eyes Skin Respiratory system Central nervous system Gastrointestinal tract

Carcinogenicity

No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.


Formula : CH4O

Chemical nature : Substance

Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration Methanol

67-56-1 100.00%

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation : Call a physician immediately. Remove to fresh air. If not

breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Use oxygen as required, provided a qualified operator is present.

Skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Call a physician.


Ingestion : Call a physician immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediate medical attention is required. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Notes to physician



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Treatment : Treat symptomatically.


Suitable extinguishing media : Alcohol-resistant foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry chemical Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.


: Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.


: Flammable. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Vapors may travel to areas away from work site before igniting/flashing back to vapor source. In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) Formaldehyde




Personal precautions : Wear personal protective equipment. Immediately evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Do not swallow. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Environmental precautions : Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.



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Methods for cleaning up : Ventilate the area. No sparking tools should be used. Use explosion-proof equipment. Contain spillage, soak up with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and transfer to a container for disposal according to local / national regulations (see section 13).



Use only in well-ventilated areas. Keep container tightly closed. Do not smoke. Do not swallow. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.


: Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations. Use explosion-proof equipment. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. No sparking tools should be used. No smoking.


: Store in area designed for storage of flammable liquids. Protect from physical damage. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep away from direct sunlight. Store away from incompatible substances. Container hazardous when empty. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers to heat or sources of ignition.



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Skin and body protection : Wear as appropriate: Solvent-resistant apron Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Protective suit

Respiratory protection : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. For rescue and maintenance work in storage tanks use self-contained breathing apparatus. Use NIOSH approved respiratory protection.

Hygiene measures : When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Keep working clothes separately. Do not swallow. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. This material has an established AIHA ERPG exposure limit. The current list of ERPG exposure limits can be found at http://www.aiha.org/insideaiha/GuidelineDevelopment/ERPG/Documents/2011erpgweelhandbook_table-only.pdf.



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Exposure Guidelines– Components CAS-No

. Value Control


Methanol

67-56-1 SKIN_DES : Skin designation:


2008


STEL : Short

term exposure limit

(250 ppm)

2008


TWA : time

weighted average

(200 ppm)

2008


STEL : Short

term exposure limit

325 mg/m3 (250 ppm)

2005


SKIN_DES :

Skin designation:


2005




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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 REL :

Recommended exposure limit (REL):

260 mg/m3 (200 ppm)

2005


PEL :

Permissible exposure limit

260 mg/m3 (200 ppm)

02 2006


SKIN_FINAL :

Skin designation (Final Rule Limit applies):


1989


STEL : Short

term exposure limit

325 mg/m3 (250 ppm)

1989


TWA : time

weighted average

260 mg/m3 (200 ppm)

1989





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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Physical state : liquid, clear

Colour : colourless

Odour : slight alcohol-like

pH : Note: not applicable

Melting point/freezing point : Note: not applicable

Boiling point/boiling range : 64.7 °C

Flash point : 52 °F (11 °C) Method: closed cup

Evaporation rate : ca. 5 Method: Compared to Butyl acetate.

Lower explosion limit : 6 %(V)

Upper explosion limit : 36 %(V)

Vapour pressure : 129.32 hPa at 20 °C(68 °F)

Vapour density : 1.11 Note: (Air = 1.0)


Water solubility : Note: completely soluble

Ignition temperature : 464 °C



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Molecular Weight : 34.04 g/mol


Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks. Keep away from direct sunlight.

Materials to avoid : Strong oxidizing agents Aluminium Magnesium May attack many plastics, rubbers and coatings.


: In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) Formaldehyde


SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute oral toxicity : LD50: 5,628 mg/kg

Species: rat

Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50: 64000 ppm


Acute dermal toxicity : LD50: 15,800 mg/kg

Species: rabbit

Skin irritation : Species: rabbit

Classification: irritating Exposure time: 24 h



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Eye irritation : Species: rabbit eye

Result: irritating


Application Route: Inhalation Test substance: Methanol Note: Developmental Toxicity NOAEL (maternal toxicity) 10,000 ppm NOAEL (developmental toxicity) 5,000 ppm Skeletal and visceral malformations.

Genotoxicity in vitroMethanol : Note: In vitro tests did not show mutagenic effects

Genotoxicity in vivoMethanol : Note: In vivo tests did not show mutagenic effects


Ecotoxicity effects Toxicity to fish : LC50: 29,400 mg/l

Exposure time: 96 h Species: Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)


: LC50: 10,000 mg/l Exposure time: 24 h Species: Daphnia

Toxicity to bacteria : EC50: 43,000 mg/l

Exposure time: 5 min Species: Photobacterium phosphoreum

: EC50: 40,000 mg/l Exposure time: 15 min Species: Photobacterium phosphoreum

: EC50: 39,000 mg/l Exposure time: 25 min



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 Species: Photobacterium phosphoreum

Further information on ecology Additional ecological information

: Accumulation in aquatic organisms is unlikely. The product is readily degradable in the environment.


regulations.


DOT UN/ID No. : UN 1230 Proper shipping name : METHANOL

Class 3 Packing group II Hazard Labels 3

IATA UN/ID No. : UN 1230 Description of the goods : METHANOL Class : 3 Packaging group : II Hazard Labels : 3 (6.1) Packing instruction (cargo aircraft)

: 364


: 352


: Y341


Description of the goods : METHANOL Class : 3 Packaging group : II Hazard Labels : 3 (6.1) EmS Number : F-E Marine pollutant : no



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: On TSCA Inventory













New Zealand. Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC), as published by ERMA New Zealand


National regulatory information

SARA 302 Components : SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the

reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.

SARA 313 Components : The following components are subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313:

: Methanol 67-56-1



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Version 1 Revision Date 06/20/2012 Print Date 06/20/2012 SARA 311/312 Hazards : Fire Hazard

Acute Health Hazard Chronic Health Hazard


: 5000 lbs

California Prop. 65 : WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State

of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Methanol 67-56-1

Massachusetts RTK : Methanol 67-56-1 New Jersey RTK : Methanol 67-56-1 Pennsylvania RTK : Methanol 67-56-1 WHMIS Classification : B2: Flammable liquid

D1B: Toxic Material Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects D2A: Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects D2B: Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.


HMIS III NFPAHealth hazard : 2* 1 Flammability : 3 3 Physical Hazard : 0 Instability : 0





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Further information

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. This information should not constitute a guarantee for any specific product properties.

Changes since the last version are highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous versions. Previous Issue Date: 06/12/2012 Prepared by: Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies Product Stewardship Group

Aldrich - 387614 Page 1 of 9

SIGMA-ALDRICH sigma-aldrich.com

SAFETY DATA SHEET Version 3.8

Revision Date 03/04/2015 Print Date 04/01/2015

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

1.1 Product identifiers Product name : Ethylene oxide

Product Number : 387614 Brand : Aldrich Index-No. : 603-023-00-X

CAS-No. : 75-21-8

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company : Sigma-Aldrich 3050 Spruce Street SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 USA

Telephone : +1 800-325-5832 Fax : +1 800-325-5052

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency Phone # : (314) 776-6555

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable gases (Category 1), H220 Gases under pressure (Liquefied gas), H280 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1B), H340 Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H412

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

2.2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement(s) H220 Extremely flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled.


H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionary statement(s) P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and

understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position

comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove

contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1 Substances Synonyms : Oxirane

Formula : C2H4O

Molecular weight : 44.05 g/mol CAS-No. : 75-21-8 EC-No. : 200-849-9 Index-No. : 603-023-00-X Registration number : 01-2119432402-53-XXXX

Component Classification Concentration

Ethylene oxide

Flam. Gas 1; Press. Gas Liquefied gas; Acute Tox. 3; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2A; Muta. 1B; Carc. 1B; STOT SE 3; Aquatic Acute 3; Aquatic Chronic 3; H220, H280, H315, H319, H331, H335, H340, H350, H412

<= 100 %



4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.

If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No data available

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Carbon oxides

5.3 Advice for firefighters Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

5.4 Further information Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas. For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Clean up promptly by sweeping or vacuum.

6.4 Reference to other sections For disposal see section 13.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Use explosion-proof equipment.Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge. For precautions see section 2.2.


7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8 °C

7.3 Specific end use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters

Components with workplace control parameters

Component CAS-No. Value Control parameters

Basis

Ethylene oxide 75-21-8 TWA 1 ppm

USA. Occupational Exposure Limits (OSHA) - Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants

STEL 5 ppm


TWA 1 ppm

USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV)

Remarks Central Nervous System impairment Cancer Suspected human carcinogen

TWA 1 ppm

USA. OSHA - TABLE Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants - 1910.1000

STEL 5 ppm

USA. OSHA - TABLE Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants - 1910.1000

Substance listed; for more information see OSHA document 1910.1047

See 1910.1047

C 5 ppm 9 mg/m3

USA. NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits

Potential Occupational Carcinogen See Appendix A 10 minute per day ceiling value

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. Splash contact Material: butyl-rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0.3 mm Break through time: 10 min Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 897 / Aldrich Z677647, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail [email protected], test method: EN374 If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an


industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario. Body Protection Complete suit protecting against chemicals, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type AXBEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Control of environmental exposure Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

a) Appearance Form: Liquefied gas

b) Odour No data available

c) Odour Threshold No data available

d) pH 7.0 at 20 °C (68 °F)

e) Melting point/freezing point

Melting point/range: -111 °C (-168 °F) - lit.

f) Initial boiling point and boiling range

10.7 °C (51.3 °F) - lit.

g) Flash point -20.0 °C (-4.0 °F) - closed cup

h) Evaporation rate No data available

i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available

j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits

Upper explosion limit: 99.9 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 3 %(V)

k) Vapour pressure 1,440 hPa (1,080 mmHg) at 20 °C (68 °F) 2,080 hPa (1,560 mmHg) at 30 °C (86 °F) 3,950 hPa (2,963 mmHg) at 50 °C (122 °F)

l) Vapour density No data available

m) Relative density 0.882 g/cm3 at 25 °C (77 °F)

n) Water solubility slightly soluble

o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water

log Pow: 0.3

p) Auto-ignition temperature

429.0 °C (804.2 °F)

q) Decomposition temperature

No data available

r) Viscosity No data available

s) Explosive properties No data available

t) Oxidizing properties No data available

9.2 Other safety information No data available


10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity No data available

10.2 Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions No data available

10.4 Conditions to avoid Heat, flames and sparks. Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.

10.5 Incompatible materials Alcohols, Alkali metals, Ammonia, Oxidizing agents, Chemically active metals, and its salts

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products Other decomposition products - No data available In the event of fire: see section 5

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity No data available

LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 4 h - 800 ppm Remarks: Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration:Other changes. Liver:Other changes. Kidney, Ureter, Bladder:Other changes. Dermal: No data available

No data available

Skin corrosion/irritation No data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Eyes - Rabbit Result: Eye irritation - 6 h Respiratory or skin sensitisation No data available

Germ cell mutagenicity In vivo tests showed mutagenic effects Carcinogenicity

Possible human carcinogen

IARC: 1 - Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans (Ethylene oxide)

NTP: Known to be human carcinogen (Ethylene oxide)

OSHA: OSHA specifically regulated carcinogen (Ethylene oxide)

Reproductive toxicity No data available

No data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure No data available


Aspiration hazard No data available

Additional Information RTECS: KX2450000 burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Exposure to large amounts can cause:, Convulsions Lungs -

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity Toxicity to fish LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 84 mg/l - 96 h

12.2 Persistence and degradability No data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

12.6 Other adverse effects An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal. Harmful to aquatic life.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.

Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US) UN number: 1040 Class: 2.3 (2.1) Proper shipping name: Ethylene oxide Reportable Quantity (RQ): 10 lbs Poison Inhalation Hazard: Hazard zone D IMDG UN number: 1040 Class: 2.3 (2.1) EMS-No: F-D, S-U Proper shipping name: ETHYLENE OXIDE IATA UN number: 1040 Class: 2.3 (2.1) Proper shipping name: Ethylene oxide IATA Passenger: Not permitted for transport IATA Cargo: Not permitted for transport

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 302 Components The following components are subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 302:


Ethylene oxide

CAS-No. 75-21-8

Revision Date 2008-11-03

SARA 313 Components The following components are subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313:

Ethylene oxide

CAS-No. 75-21-8


SARA 311/312 Hazards Fire Hazard, Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard, Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard

Massachusetts Right To Know Components

Ethylene oxide

CAS-No. 75-21-8


Pennsylvania Right To Know Components

Ethylene oxide

CAS-No. 75-21-8


New Jersey Right To Know Components

Ethylene oxide

CAS-No. 75-21-8


California Prop. 65 Components WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Ethylene oxide

CAS-No. 75-21-8


WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Ethylene oxide

CAS-No. 75-21-8


16. OTHER INFORMATION

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.

Acute Tox. Acute toxicity Aquatic Acute Acute aquatic toxicity Aquatic Chronic Chronic aquatic toxicity Carc. Carcinogenicity Eye Irrit. Eye irritation Flam. Gas Flammable gases H220 Extremely flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

HMIS Rating Health hazard: 2 Chronic Health Hazard: * Flammability: 4 Physical Hazard 3

NFPA Rating Health hazard: 3 Fire Hazard: 4


Reactivity Hazard: 0

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SIGMA-ALDRICH sigma-aldrich.com SAFETY DATA SHEET

Version 3.10 Revision Date 03/03/2015

Print Date 04/01/2015

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

1.1 Product identifiers Product name : Potassium

Product Number : 244864 Brand : Aldrich CAS-No. : 7440-09-7

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company : Sigma-Aldrich 3050 Spruce Street SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 USA

Telephone : +1 800-325-5832 Fax : +1 800-325-5052

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency Phone # : (314) 776-6555

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Carcinogenicity (Category 1A), H350


2.2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram

Signal word Danger Hazard statement(s) H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite

spontaneously. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H350 May cause cancer. Precautionary statement(s) P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and

understood. P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent

reaction and possible flash fire.


P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face

protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated

clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position

comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet

bandages. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for

extinction. P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS Reacts violently with water. May form explosive peroxides.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.2 Mixtures Formula : K Molecular weight : 39.10 g/mol

Component Classification Concentration

Potassium

CAS-No. EC-No. Index-No.

7440-09-7 231-119-8 019-001-00-2

Water-react. 1; Skin Corr. 1A; Eye Dam. 1; H260, H314

>= 90 - <= 100 %

Paraffin oils

CAS-No. EC-No.

8012-95-1 232-384-2

Carc. 1A; H350 >= 1 - < 5 %


4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.

If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.


In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.

If swallowed Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No data available

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media Dry powder

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Carbon oxides, Potassium oxides

5.3 Advice for firefighters Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

5.4 Further information No data available

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Sweep up and shovel. Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13). Do not flush with water. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

6.4 Reference to other sections For disposal see section 13.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.Further processing of solid materials may result in the formation of combustible dusts. The potential for combustible dust formation should be taken into consideration before additional processing occurs. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage.

Handle and store under inert gas. Storage class (TRGS 510): Hazardous materials, which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

7.3 Specific end use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated


8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters

Components with workplace control parameters

Component CAS-No. Value Control parameters

Basis

Paraffin oils 8012-95-1 STEL 10.000000 mg/m3


TWA 5.000000 mg/m3


TWA 5.000000 mg/m3


ST 10.000000 mg/m3


TWA 5.000000 mg/m3


TWA 5.000000 mg/m3


Remarks Upper Respiratory Tract irritation 2014 Adoption Not classifiable as a human carcinogen

Upper Respiratory Tract irritation 2014 Adoption Exposure by all routes should be carefully controlled to levels as low as possible. Suspected human carcinogen

TWA 5.000000 mg/m3


TWA 5.000000 mg/m3


Upper Respiratory Tract irritation Exposure by all routes should be carefully controlled to levels as low as possible. Suspected human carcinogen

TWA 5.000000 mg/m3


Upper Respiratory Tract irritation Not classifiable as a human carcinogen

TWA 5.000000 mg/m3


ST 10.000000 mg/m3


Upper Respiratory Tract irritation Exposure by all routes should be carefully controlled to levels as low as possible. Suspected human carcinogen

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.


Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail [email protected], test method: EN374 If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario. Body Protection Complete suit protecting against chemicals, Flame retardant protective clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Control of environmental exposure Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

a) Appearance Form: Fragments Colour: grey

b) Odour No data available

c) Odour Threshold No data available

d) pH No data available

e) Melting point/freezing point

Melting point/range: 64 °C (147 °F)

f) Initial boiling point and boiling range

774 °C (1,425 °F) at 1,013 hPa (760 mmHg)

g) Flash point No data available

h) Evaporation rate No data available

i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available

j) Upper/lower No data available


flammability or explosive limits

k) Vapour pressure 0.12 hPa (0.09 mmHg) at 260 °C (500 °F)

l) Vapour density No data available

m) Relative density 0.860 g/cm3

n) Water solubility No data available

o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water

No data available

p) Auto-ignition temperature

No data available

q) Decomposition temperature

No data available

r) Viscosity No data available

s) Explosive properties No data available

t) Oxidizing properties No data available

9.2 Other safety information No data available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity No data available

10.2 Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions Reacts violently with water.

10.4 Conditions to avoid Exposure to moisture

10.5 Incompatible materials Oxidizing agents, Strong oxidizing agents, Carbon oxides, Reacts violently with water., Reacts with water to generate Hydrogen gas.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products Other decomposition products - No data available In the event of fire: see section 5

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity No data available

Inhalation: No data available

Dermal: No data available

No data available

Skin corrosion/irritation No data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation No data available

Respiratory or skin sensitisation No data available


Germ cell mutagenicity No data available Carcinogenicity

IARC: 1 - Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans (Paraffin oils)

NTP: Known to be human carcinogenThe reference note has been added by TD based on the background information of the NTP. (Paraffin oils)

OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Reproductive toxicity No data available No data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure No data available

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure No data available

Aspiration hazard No data available

Additional Information RTECS: Not available Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi, pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity No data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability No data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

12.6 Other adverse effects No data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US)


UN number: 2257 Class: 4.3 Packing group: I Proper shipping name: Potassium Reportable Quantity (RQ): Poison Inhalation Hazard: No IMDG UN number: 2257 Class: 4.3 Packing group: I EMS-No: F-G, S-N Proper shipping name: POTASSIUM IATA UN number: 2257 Class: 4.3 Packing group: I Proper shipping name: Potassium IATA Passenger: Not permitted for transport

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 302 Components No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.

SARA 313 Components This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.

SARA 311/312 Hazards Reactivity Hazard, Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard

Massachusetts Right To Know Components Potassium

CAS-No. 7440-09-7


Paraffin oils 8012-95-1 2007-03-01

Pennsylvania Right To Know Components Potassium

CAS-No. 7440-09-7


Paraffin oils 8012-95-1 2007-03-01

New Jersey Right To Know Components Potassium

CAS-No. 7440-09-7


Paraffin oils 8012-95-1 2007-03-01

California Prop. 65 Components WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Paraffin oils

CAS-No. 8012-95-1


16. OTHER INFORMATION

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.

Carc. Carcinogenicity Eye Dam. Serious eye damage H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H350 May cause cancer. Skin Corr. Skin corrosion Water-react. Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases

HMIS Rating Health hazard: 3


Chronic Health Hazard: * Flammability: 4 Physical Hazard 2

NFPA Rating Health hazard: 3 Fire Hazard: 4 Reactivity Hazard: 2 Special hazard.I: W

Further information Copyright 2015 Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only. The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See www.sigma-aldrich.com and/or the reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.

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Nitrogen, Refrigerated Liquid

LIN, Cryogenic Liquid Nitrogen, Liquid Nitrogen

SAFETY DATA SHEET

GHS product identifier

Other means of identification

Emergency telephone number (with hours of operation)

Section 1. Identification:

:

:

Chemical name : nitrogen

Supplier's details :


Product use : Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.

Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates259 North Radnor-Chester RoadSuite 100Radnor, PA 19087-52831-610-687-5253

1-866-734-3438

SDS # : 001188Synonym : LIN, Cryogenic Liquid Nitrogen, Liquid Nitrogen

Section 2. Hazards identification

GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Refrigerated liquefied gasClassification of the substance or mixture

:

Signal word : Warning

Hazard statements : Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury.May cause frostbite.May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

Hazard pictograms :

Precautionary statements

Prevention : Wear cold insulating gloves and face shield.Use and store only outdoors or in a well ventilated place.

Response : Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical attention.

Storage : Store in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal : Not applicable.

GHS label elements

General : Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use.Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use.Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction. Always keep container in upright position. Do not change or force fit connections. Avoid spills. Do not walk or roll equipment over spills.

OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

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Section 2. Hazards identificationHazards not otherwise classified

: Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite.

Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients

NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID 100 7727-37-9

Ingredient name CAS number%

There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section.

Chemical name : nitrogen

Other means of identification

: LIN, Cryogenic Liquid Nitrogen, Liquid Nitrogen

CAS number : 7727-37-9

Substance/mixture

Product code : 001188

CAS number/other identifiers

:

Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.

Substance

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are severe. Ingestion of liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. If frostbite occurs, get medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. As this product rapidly becomes a gas when released, refer to the inhalation section.

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.

Wash contaminated skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. In case of contact with liquid, warm frozen tissues slowly with lukewarm water and get medical attention. Do not rub affected area. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are severe. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar,tie, belt or waistband. In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire,symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.

Section 4. First aid measures

Eye contact

Skin contact

Inhalation

Ingestion :

:

:

:

Description of necessary first aid measures

Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Inhalation : Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure.

Extremely cold material. Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite.:Eye contact

Potential acute health effects

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Section 4. First aid measures

Protection of first-aiders : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Notes to physician : In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed.The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.

Specific treatments : No specific treatment.

Ingestion of liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite.:Ingestion

Skin contact : Extremely cold material. Dermal contact with rapidly evaporating liquid could result in freezing of the tissues or frostbite.

Over-exposure signs/symptoms

Skin contact

Ingestion

Inhalation No specific data.

Adverse symptoms may include the following:frostbite


:

:

:

Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:frostbite

See toxicological information (Section 11)

Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

Frostbite : Try to warm up the frozen tissues and seek medical attention.

Section 5. Fire-fighting measures

Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Contact supplier immediately for specialist advice. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.

Hazardous thermal decomposition products

Specific hazards arising from the chemical

Decomposition products may include the following materials:nitrogen oxides

Contains gas under pressure. Contains refrigerated gas. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst or explode.

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. For incidents involving large quantities, thermally insulated undergarments and thick textile or leather gloves should be worn.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

Extinguishing media

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Suitable extinguishing media

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Section 6. Accidental release measures

Environmental precautions

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Note: see Section 1 for emergency contact information and Section 13 for waste disposal.

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: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Avoid breathing gas. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.

Ensure emergency procedures to deal with accidental gas releases are in place to avoid contamination of the environment. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

Large spill :

Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk.Small spill :

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

For non-emergency personnel

For emergency responders : If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the information in "For non-emergency personnel".

Section 7. Handling and storage

Advice on general occupational hygiene

Conditions for safe storage,including any incompatibilities

Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating,drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene measures.

Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area.Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see Section 10). Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Cylinders should be stored upright, with valve protection cap in place, and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over. Cylinder temperatures should not exceed 52 °C (125 °F).

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Protective measures Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Contains gas under pressure. Contains refrigerated gas. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Avoid breathing gas. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Close valve after each use and when empty. Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement. Never allow any unprotected part of the body to touch uninsulated pipes or vessels that contain cryogenic liquids. Prevent entrapment of liquid in closed systems or piping without pressure relief devices. Some materials may become brittle at low temperatures and will easily fracture.

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Precautions for safe handling

NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID Oxygen Depletion [Asphyxiant]

Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Ingredient name Exposure limits

Control parameters

Occupational exposure limits

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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Hand protection

Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. If contact with the liquid is possible, insulated gloves suitable for low temperatures should be worn. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer, check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. It should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different for different glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures, consisting of several substances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated.

Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn, unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: safety glasses with side-shields.

Eye/face protection

Respiratory protection :

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Body protection Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

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Environmental exposure controls

: Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Appropriate engineering controls

: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control worker exposure to airborne contaminants.

Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Hygiene measures :

Individual protection measures

Skin protection

Other skin protection : Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical state Liquid. [Cryogenic liquid]

Odorless.Odor

pH

Colorless.Color

Flash point Not applicable.

Not available.

Not available.Odor threshold

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>10°C (>50°F)

-210°C (-346°F)

-146.95°C (-232.5°F)

28.01 g/mole

Boiling/condensation point

Melting/freezing point

Molecular weight

Critical temperature

N2Molecular formula

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Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Vapor pressure

Relative density

Vapor density

Solubility

Not available.

0.967 (Air = 1) Liquid Density@BP: 50.46 lb/ft3 (808.3 kg/m3)

Not available.

Not available.

Evaporation rate Not available.

Auto-ignition temperature Not available.

0.67

Viscosity Not available.

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water

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Flammability (solid, gas) : Not available.

Lower and upper explosive (flammable) limits

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Burning rate Not applicable.:

Burning time : Not applicable.

SADT Not available.:

Decomposition temperature : Not available.

Solubility in water : 0.023 g/l

Specific Volume (ft 3/lb) : 13.8889

Gas Density (lb/ft 3) : 0.072

Section 10. Stability and reactivity


Conditions to avoid No specific data.

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

The product is stable.Chemical stability :

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Possibility of hazardous reactions

: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

Reactivity : No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.Hazardous polymerization :

Section 11. Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

Not available.

Irritation/Corrosion

Not available.

Sensitization

Not available.

Information on toxicological effects

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Section 11. Toxicological information

Not available.

Carcinogenicity

Not available.

Mutagenicity

Not available.

Teratogenicity

Not available.

Reproductive toxicity

Not available.

Information on the likely routes of exposure

Inhalation : Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure.

Ingestion of liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite.:Ingestion

Skin contact : Extremely cold material. Dermal contact with rapidly evaporating liquid could result in freezing of the tissues or frostbite.

Extremely cold material. Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite.:Eye contact

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

Skin contact

Ingestion

Inhalation No specific data.



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Potential chronic health effects

Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)

Not available.

Not available.

Aspiration hazard

Not available.

: Not available.

Potential acute health effects

Potential immediate effects

: Not available.

Short term exposure

Potential delayed effects : Not available.

Potential immediate effects

: Not available.

Long term exposure

Potential delayed effects : Not available.

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Section 11. Toxicological informationNo known significant effects or critical hazards.General :

No known significant effects or critical hazards.Carcinogenicity :

No known significant effects or critical hazards.Mutagenicity :

No known significant effects or critical hazards.Teratogenicity :

Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Numerical measures of toxicity

Not available.

Acute toxicity estimates

Section 12. Ecological information

LogPow BCF Potential

Bioaccumulative potential

Other adverse effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Product/ingredient name

NITROGEN,REFRIGERATED LIQUID

0.67 - low

Toxicity

Not available.

Persistence and degradability

Soil/water partition coefficient (KOC)

: Not available.

Mobility in soil

Not available.

Section 13. Disposal considerationsThe generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste should not be disposed of untreated to the sewer unless fully compliant with the requirements of all authorities with jurisdiction.Empty Airgas-owned pressure vessels should be returned to Airgas. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is not feasible. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Do not puncture or incinerate container.

:Disposal methods

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Section 14. Transport information

Special precautions for user

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

Transport within user’s premises: always transport in closed containers that are upright and secure. Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in the event of an accident or spillage.

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Limited quantityYes.

Packaging instructionPassenger aircraftQuantity limitation: 75 kg

Cargo aircraftQuantity limitation: 150 kg

- Passenger and Cargo AircraftQuantity limitation: 75 kgCargo Aircraft OnlyQuantity limitation: 150 kg

DOT IMDG IATA

UN number

UN proper shipping name

Transport hazard class(es)

Packing group

Additional information

Environment No. No. No.

TDG

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Explosive Limit and Limited Quantity Index0.125

Passenger Carrying Road or Rail Index75

Mexico

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Section 15. Regulatory informationU.S. Federal regulations :

Clean Air Act Section 112(b) Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)

: Not listed

Clean Air Act Section 602 Class I Substances

: Not listed

Clean Air Act Section 602 Class II Substances

: Not listed

DEA List I Chemicals (Precursor Chemicals)

: Not listed

DEA List II Chemicals (Essential Chemicals)

: Not listed

TSCA 8(a) CDR Exempt/Partial exemption: This material is listed or exempted.

United States inventory (TSCA 8b): This material is listed or exempted.

SARA 302/304

Composition/information on ingredients

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Section 15. Regulatory information

This material is listed.Massachusetts :

New York : This material is not listed.

New Jersey : This material is listed.

Pennsylvania : This material is listed.

State regulations

SARA 304 RQ : Not applicable.

No products were found.

SARA 311/312

Classification : Sudden release of pressure

NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID 100 No. Yes. No. No. No.

Name % Fire hazard

Sudden release of pressure

Reactive Immediate (acute)health hazard

Delayed (chronic)health hazard

Composition/information on ingredients

Canada inventory : This material is listed or exempted.

Australia inventory (AICS): This material is listed or exempted.China inventory (IECSC): This material is listed or exempted.Japan inventory: Not determined.Korea inventory: This material is listed or exempted.Malaysia Inventory (EHS Register): Not determined.New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC): This material is listed or exempted.Philippines inventory (PICCS): This material is listed or exempted.Taiwan inventory (CSNN): Not determined.

International regulations

International lists :

Chemical Weapons Convention List Schedule I Chemicals

: Not listed

Chemical Weapons Convention List Schedule II Chemicals

: Not listed

Chemical Weapons Convention List Schedule III Chemicals

: Not listed

CEPA Toxic substances: This material is not listed.Canadian ARET: This material is not listed.Canadian NPRI: This material is not listed.Alberta Designated Substances: This material is not listed.Ontario Designated Substances: This material is not listed.Quebec Designated Substances: This material is not listed.

WHMIS (Canada) Class A: Compressed gas.:

Canada

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Section 16. Other information

10/22/2014.

History

Date of printing

Date of issue/Date of revision

Version

Date of previous issue

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Key to abbreviations : ATE = Acute Toxicity EstimateBCF = Bioconcentration FactorGHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of ChemicalsIATA = International Air Transport AssociationIBC = Intermediate Bulk ContainerIMDG = International Maritime Dangerous GoodsLogPow = logarithm of the octanol/water partition coefficientMARPOL 73/78 = International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships,1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978. ("Marpol" = marine pollution)UN = United NationsACGIH – American Conference of Governmental Industrial HygienistsAIHA – American Industrial Hygiene AssociationCAS – Chemical Abstract ServicesCEPA – Canadian Environmental Protection ActCERCLA – Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (EPA)CFR – United States Code of Federal RegulationsCPR – Controlled Products Regulations

10/22/2014.

10/16/2014.

0.05

Hazardous Material Information System (U.S.A.)

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National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)

Health

Special

Instability/Reactivity

Flammability

Health

Flammability

Physical hazards

Caution: HMIS® ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4 representing significant hazards or risks Although HMIS® ratings are not required on SDSs under 29 CFR 1910.1200, the preparer may choose to provide them. HMIS® ratings are to be used with a fully implemented HMIS® program. HMIS® is a registered mark of the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA). HMIS® materials may be purchased exclusively from J. J. Keller (800) 327-6868.

The customer is responsible for determining the PPE code for this material.

Reprinted with permission from NFPA 704-2001, Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response Copyright ©1997, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association, on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its entirety.

Copyright ©2001, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This warning system is intended to be interpreted and applied only by properly trained individuals to identify fire, health and reactivity hazards of chemicals. The user is referred to certain limited number of chemicals with recommended classifications in NFPA 49 and NFPA 325, which would be used as a guideline only. Whether the chemicals are classified by NFPA or not, anyone using the 704 systems to classify chemicals does so at their own risk.

Canada Label requirements : Class A: Compressed gas.

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Section 16. Other information

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-named supplier, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.

Notice to reader

Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version.

References : Not available.

DSL – Domestic Substances ListGWP – Global Warming PotentialIARC – International Agency for Research on CancerICAO – International Civil Aviation OrganisationInh – InhalationLC – Lethal concentrationLD – Lethal dosageNDSL – Non-Domestic Substances ListNIOSH – National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthTDG – Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and RegulationsTLV – Threshold Limit ValueTSCA – Toxic Substances Control ActWEEL – Workplace Environmental Exposure LevelWHMIS – Canadian Workplace Hazardous Material Information System

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Appendix B: MRL Emergency Operations Plan

Materials Research Laboratory UCSB Building 615

Emergency Operations Plan AKA Emergency Action Plan & Fire Prevention Plan

This plan is adopted by the MRL on June 17, 1998 Craig Hawker, Director

Accessed 5/12/2015, http://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/mrl-emergency-operations-plan

SUMMARY In the event of a fire alarm or other emergency evacuation, all persons are to leave the

MRL Building and to assemble on the sidewalk at the southwest corner of Engineering II. See area map for location. In the event of a major earthquake, all persons are to seek shelter in a door frame or other protected space. After the earthquake stops, and as soon as it is safe, all persons are to exit the building and to assemble on the sidewalk at the southwest corner of Engineering II. See area map.

MRL EMERGENCY PERSONNEL Amanda Strom is the Hazard Communication Coordinator (HCC) for the MRL. She is also a

member of the campus Emergency Response Team (ERT) and responsible for most utility and construction issues affecting the MRL Building. She can be reached at x7925 or by e-mail at [email protected]. His office is on the second floor in Room 2066F. Joni Schwartz is the Management Services Officer for the MRL as well as the Alternate HCC. She can be reached at x8519 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Her office is located on the second floor in Room 2066E.

PREPARATIONS The MRL shall maintain an Emergency Response Kit and it shall be stored in the 2nd floor

kitchen (Rm 2042). This kit shall contain at least an AM-FM portable radio, a flashlight, extra batteries, and a first aid kit. First aid kits shall be kept in the 2nd floor kitchen (Rm 2042), 3rd floor kitchen (Rm 3026), TEMPO 1023, and vestibule between Polymer lab and TEMPO (Rm 1137). Chemical spill cleanup kits shall be kept in the vestibule between Polymer lab and TEMPO (Rm 1137), and 1278 (contact Amanda Strom for access). Laboratories, offices, and storage areas are to be kept in a safe fashion and in compliance with all environmental and safety regulations and good practice. All tall furniture is to be secured so that it will not fall over in an earthquake. All chemicals are to be stored in an appropriate and compatible manner. Chemical bottles are to be secured against falling during an earthquake. Researchers and other individuals are strongly encouraged to have copies of valuable and irreplaceable information stored away from campus, so that it is both safe and accessible if a building is temporarily or permanently closed. At least one member of the MRL technical staff should be a member of the campus Emergency Response Team (ERT). This person will receive

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training in hazardous materials, drill with the campus team, and may be called upon to assist the team in a campus emergency. An up to date home telephone list is to be maintained and distributed to key MRL personnel. All MRL personnel are expected to be familiar with their role as stated in this document.

INFORMATION SOURCES IN AN EMERGENCY In many emergencies, the campus will send a message to every voice mailbox on campus

with a report about the status of the campus and any expectations about whether employees are expected to come to work. The procedure to check one's voice mailbox from off campus is to call 893-8800, enter the last 4 digits of one's campus phone number when prompted for the mailbox number, press the * key, and then enter the 4 digit password when prompted. The following radio stations should have information about emergency conditions: KCSB 91.9 FM, KTMS 1250 AM, KUHL 1440 AM Santa Maria, and KVEN 1450 AM Ventura. KEYT Channel 3 and KCOY Channel 12 may have information on TV. The campus has set up an out of area telephone line for emergency information that is expected to survive a regional disaster. Calls are 55¢. The number is (900) 200-8272. Conditions of state highways are provided by Cal Trans at (800) 427-7623. If the Emergency Operations Center is operational, they may have a recorded message about campus status at 893-8690. See also Campus Emergency Information

EMERGENCY DURING WORKING HOURS Emergency Affecting the Entire Campus

If there is an emergency that affects the entire campus, but the MRL seems relatively safe, such as an earthquake, brush fire, or flood, the first duty would be to determine the actual status of the MRL building. Is anyone injured? Were any chemicals released? Is there any obvious damage to the building? Are communications functional? If there is no compelling reason to leave, personnel should stay at work keeping out of other hazardous areas, staying out of gridlocked traffic, and staying out of the way of emergency workers. The HCC or Alternate should determine if the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been activated. If it has, the HCC should see to it that a Departmental Emergency Status Report is filled out and delivered to the EOC. It should be faxed to x8659, if possible. If fax is not possible, it should be carried to the EH&S Building, Bldg. 565, room 1045. This building is on the north side of campus between the Facilities Yard and the Rec-Cen on Mesa Road. The HCC should then check for any additional information and let the rest of the department know about the status of the campus and community. As a member of the ERT, the HCC may be called to work with the ERT during a campus emergency; if this happens, the Alternate HCC will assume all HCC duties at the MRL Building.

Evacuation of MRL Building

If it becomes necessary to evacuate the building or if any building alarm calls for evacuation, then every person should do so as quickly as possible. Even if the alarm is known to be a test or an exercise, all persons are required to exit the building. No one is assigned the duty of forcing anyone else to leave. If possible, people should bring

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their valuables and lock their doors behind them as they leave the building. All people leaving the building from the upper floors should use the stairs and not use the elevator. At this time, there are no disabled persons working in the MRL Building that would require assistance leaving the building. Should a disabled person begin working at the MRL, someone will be assigned to assist them in an emergency evacuation. After leaving the building, all people should assemble at the Emergency Assembly Point (EAP) which is on the sidewalk at the southwest corner of Engineering II, see area map for location. Should it be unsafe to assemble there, then people should assemble at the courtyard in front of (north of) the Geology Building. If possible, the Emergency Response Kit should be brought to the EAP by Jennifer Ybarra or, if she cannot, by Melissa Ruiz. No one is to re-enter the building until authorized to do so by County Fire or by UCSB Emergency Personnel. After a big earthquake or other severe incident, the building may be closed for several days or longer. At the EAP, each person working in each area of the building should gather with the other people from that area to determine if there is anyone missing. Building areas would include the third floor, the second floor, the team room, the TEMPO lab, the Polymers lab, the Spectroscopy lab, and the X-Ray lab. A personnel status report should be passed on to the HCC or the MSO as soon as possible. If the Fire Department or other Emergency Responders are called to the MRL Building, the HCC or MSO will meet them at the MRL Building Fire Alarm Panel Box as soon as possible after an alarm and will then inform them about the status of the building and especially its personnel. The Fire Alarm Panel Box is located on the first floor, just outside the building on the south side, near the door to room 1278. In a campus wide incident, the HCC will see to it that a Departmental Emergency Status Report is filled out and delivered to the EOC as described above in Emergency Affecting the Entire Campus.

EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS In the event of an emergency when people are not at work, people should come to work

at the usual time, provided it is reasonably safe to do so and provided that roads are passable. Each individual needs to take personal responsibility for their decision about whether it is possible to come to work or not. News about campus status, road conditions, etc. may be found through sources listed above under "INFORMATION SOURCES IN AN EMERGENCY". HCC and laboratory Development Engineers should attempt to come to the MRL to determine the status of the building and its laboratories.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Additional details about how to deal with the problems that follow are provided in the

UCSB Laboratory Safety Program-Chemical Hygiene Plan black 3-ring binder in the section under Emergency Management. This binder should be available in every MRL laboratory and is accessible on-line at: http://ehs.ucsb.edu



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During an Earthquake Do not rush outdoors. Most injuries occur from falling glass, plaster, bricks, debris, and

electrical lines as people are leaving the building. Stay put during the initial shaking. Protect yourself. If possible sit or stand against a wall or doorway, or get under a fixed object (desk, table, etc.) Otherwise, cover your head and protect your body until the shaking stops. Stay away from all glass surfaces and windowed hallways (windows, mirrors, etc.) and cabinets and bookshelves. ABOVE ALL, REMAIN CALM. Think before you act and resist the urge to panic.

After an Earthquake Remember aftershocks may occur at any moment with nearly the same force as the

original quake -- so be prepared. After the initial shock, and only after the shaking stops, survey your area for damage and trapped persons. If severe building damage has occurred or if life-threatening conditions are observed, evacuate the building as described above and go to the EAP, on the sidewalk at the southwest corner of Engineering II. Do not use the elevators for evacuation. Once outside the building, move into the open areas. Do not stand under overhangs on the outside of a building. They are usually the most structurally unsound part of the building, and the first to collapse or fall. Move away from power lines, and stay away from all structures.

Discovery of a Fire Upon initial discovery of a fire, alert personnel in the immediate vicinity. If possible, put

the fire out by covering it or using a fire extinguisher. If there is time or it would be helpful, ask someone to get the HCC for assistance. After the fire is out, let the HCC know what happened as soon as possible. Anytime a fire extinguisher is used it must be recharged; call x3305 to have it recharged. If the fire cannot be put out, evacuate the area, close the doors to the room where the fire is located, and activate a Fire Alarm Pull Station or call 9-911 to report the fire. Once outside, let the HCC and MSO know what happened as soon as possible. Any fire in the MRL Building may contain hazardous materials along with any smoke. Stay upwind from any smoke or fire and avoid breathing any fumes. Any fire must be reported to the campus Fire Marshall. Usually the HCC will make this report.

Hazardous Chemical Release If possible, a small and not too harmful chemical spill should be cleaned up immediately by

the person who caused the spill. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be used. If there is any doubt about what to do, contact the HCC and/or the Development Engineer for that lab. Spill cleanup kits are available in Room 1023, 1033 and most other MRL wet labs. After the spill is cleaned up, let both the HCC and the lab Development Engineer know what occurred. In the event of a larger or more hazardous chemical release, evacuate the area immediately. Close off the room where the spill occurred. Contact the HCC or the lab Development Engineer immediately. For outside assistance, call the EH&S 24 hour hotline at x3194. For a very large or very hazardous spill call x3194 and contact the HCC IMMEDIATELY. Every chemical spill



must be reported to EH&S within one day of the spill. Usually the HCC will make this report.

Utility Failure Natural Gas Leak: If a strong smell of natural gas is detected, cease all operations;

evacuate the area, and call the Campus Emergency Number, 9-911. DO NOT do anything that might cause a spark, such as turning a light switch or any electrical equipment on or off. Notify the HCC. Ventilation Problem: If odors come from the ventilation system, notify Facilities Management Dispatch at x2661, EH&S at x3194, and the HCC. If the odor seems as if it may be harmful, evacuate the area until it is investigated. If the odor suggests that a fire is in progress, activate the nearest Fire Alarm Pull Station or call 9-911. Other non-hazardous utility failures should be reported to FM at x2661 or to Amanda Strom.

Medical Emergency People with serious medical problems need professional help immediately. In the worst

cases, call 9-911 for paramedics or an ambulance. If the sick or injured person can travel: students may be taken to Student Health Services during working hours, x3371; and anyone may be taken to the Emergency Room at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital at 351 S. Patterson Avenue, just south of Hollister Avenue in Goleta. Employees injured on the job may be covered by Worker's Compensation. Campus Business Services guidelines about how medical service is to be provided in such cases has been inconsistent. Information about current policy for non-emergency treatment can be obtained by calling Mari Tyrrell-Simpson in Business Services at x4169. Any employee injured while working at or for UCSB is responsible to report the injury to the HCC or MSO as soon as possible. The term "employee" includes graduate students and anyone getting any kind of paycheck. California law requires that the "Employee Claim for Worker's Compensation Benefits" be given to any injured employee within one working day from the time the injury was reported to the employer.

FULL EH&S MODEL EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN AVAILABLE The UCSB EH&S has written a model department EOP that contains a wealth of

information and is very comprehensive. In the interest of brevity and with the expectation that MRL personnel will actually read it, this MRL EOP has been made as short as possible. Copies of the Model EOP are available at the MRL Safety Bulletin Board, from the HCC and from the MSO. In addition, it can be found on-line at: http://ehs.ucsb.edu/




MRL Area Map

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Appendix C: EH&S Laboratory Safety Fact Sheets

The following EH&S laboratory safety fact sheets are hyperlinked but also attached for ease of reading (accessed on 5/13/15 via http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/factsheets/lsfacsheets.htm ):

• Water reactive and pyrophoric materials • Chemical Storage • Housekeeping Guide for Labs • Power Failures Guide • Receiving Hazardous Materials Shipments in Non-Lab Areas • Seismic Hazard Reduction Policies • Time Sensitive Materials • Centrifuge Safety • Refrigerators and Freezers in Labs • Chemical Waste Disposal • Laboratory Sharps Disposal

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http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/factsheets/lsfacsheets.htm

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/ls/factsheets/Pyrophoric_FS37.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/ls/factsheets/SafeStorage_FS7.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/ls/factsheets/Housekeeping_FS31.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/ls/factsheets/PowerFailures_FS32.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/ls/factsheets/ReceivingGuidelines_FS39.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/ls/factsheets/factsht1seismic.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/ls/factsheets/Time_sensitive_materials.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/ls/factsheets/centrifuge_FS19.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/ls/factsheets/refrigerator.pdf

LABORATORY SAFETY FACT SHEET #37Safe Use of Pyrophoric/Water Reactive Reagents

Introduction: Pyrophoric and water reactive materials can ignite spontaneously on contact with air,moisture in the air, oxygen, or water. Failure to follow proper handling procedures can result in fire orexplosion, leading to serious injuries, death and/or significant damage to facilities. This fact sheet describes thehazards, proper handling, disposal and emergency procedures for working with pyrophoric and waterreactives.

Any handling of a pyrophor/water reactive material is high risk and must be controlled with adequate systemdesign, direct supervision and training. These tasks are two person tasks and workers should not work alone.

Examples of Pyrophoric/Water Reactive Materials• Grignard Reagents: RMgX (R=alkyl, X=halogen)

• Metal alkyls and aryls: Alkyl lithium compounds; tert-butyl lithium

• Metal carbonyls: Lithium carbonyl, nickel tetracarbonyl

• Metal powders (finely divided): Cobalt, iron, zinc, zirconium

• Metal hydrides: Sodium hydride, lithium aluminum hydride

• Nonmetal hydrides: Diethylarsine, diethylphosphine

• Non-metal alkyls: R3B, R3P, R3As; tetramethyl silane, tributyl phosphine

• White and red phosphorus

• Group I (Alkali) metals: Lithium, potassium, sodium, sodium-potassium alloy (NaK), rubidium, cesium,francium

• Gases: Silane, dichlorosilane, diborane, phosphine, arsine

Hazards: Because these reagents ignite on contact with air and/or water, they must be handled under aninert atmosphere and in such a way that rigorously excludes air/moisture. Some are toxic and many comedissolved or immersed in a flammable solvent. Other common hazards include corrosivity, teratogenicity,water reactivity, or peroxide formation, and may damage to the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system.

Controlling the Hazards: BEFORE working with pyrophoric or water reactive reagents, read therelevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), technical bulletins, and guidance documents to understand howto mitigate the hazards. The MSDS must be reviewed before using an unfamiliar chemical and periodically asa reminder. Users of reactive materials must be trained in proper lab technique and be able to demonstrateproficiency. Do not work alone or during off hours, when there are few people around to help. ALWAYSwear the appropriate personal protective equipment.

Remove all excess and nonessential chemicals and equipment from the fume hood or glove box where pyrophoric or waterreactive chemicals will be used. This will minimize the risk if a fire should occur. Keep combustible materials, includingpaper towels and Kimwipes, away from reactive reagents.

Keep the amount of pyrophoric or water reactive material present in your lab to the smallest amount practical. Use andhandle the smallest quantity practical. It is better to do multiple transfers of small volumes than attempt to handle largerquantities (greater than about 20 mL). Alternatively, an appropriately engineered system, capable of safely handling thelarger quantity must be designed, tested and properly used.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Eye Protection

• A full face shield that meet the ANSI Z.87.1 1989 standard must be worn whenever handling pyrophoric chemicals(should have “Z87” stamp on it). Prescription eye glasses, safety glasses, and splash goggles will NOT provideadequate protection. A face shield, worn over safety eyewear, is required any time there is a risk of explosion, splashhazard or a highly exothermic reaction.

• All manipulations of pyrophoric chemicals which pose these risks must be carried out in a fume hood with the sash in thelowest feasible position.

Skin Protection

• In general, chemical protective gloves are unacceptable when working with pyrophors. If the reactive material were toignite and spill onto the hand, nitrile or latex gloves would also ignite and contribute to serious injury.

• Nomex and related aramid fiber products are excellent fire retardant, but can significantly reduce dexterity. A Nomexflight glove (used by pilots to protect from heat and flash) works well.

• A fire retardant lab coat must be worn. Special fire-resistant lab coats made from Nomex or other fire resistantmaterials are more expensive, but recommended for labs using these reagents routinely. Lab coats need to be buttonedand fit properly to cover as much skin as possible.Clothing, shirt and pants, should be cotton or wool. Syntheticclothing is strongly discouraged.

• Appropriate shoes that cover the entire foot (closed toe, closed heel, no holes in the top) must be worn.

Safety Equipment: Researchers working with reactive materials must have the proper equipment and theemergency phone number (9-911) readily available for any emergencies, prior to starting research activities. Acceptableextinguishing media include soda ash (lime) or dry sand to respond to fires. DO NOT use water to attempt to extinguish apyrophoric/reactive material fire as it can actually enhance the combustion of some of these materials, e.g. metalcompounds. A small beaker of dry sand or soda ash (lime) in the work area is useful to extinguish any small fire that occursat the syringe tip and to receive any last drops of reagent from the syringe. Review the MSDS for the proper fireextinguisher to use with the given material.

Eyewash/ Safety Shower

• A combination eyewash/safety shower should be within 10 seconds travel time where reactive chemicals are used.Inside the laboratory is optimum.

• If a combination eyewash/safety shower is not available within the lab, an eyewash must be available (within 10 secondstravel distance) for immediate emergency use within the lab. Bottle type eyewash stations are not acceptable. Acombination eyewash/shower must be available in the hallway or similar, within 10 seconds travel distance andaccessible through only one door.

Fume Hood

• Many reactive chemicals release noxious or flammable gases upon decomposition and should be handled in a laboratoryhood. In addition, some pyrophoric materials are stored under kerosene (or other flammable solvent), therefore the useof a fume hood (or glove box) is required to prevent the release of flammable vapors into the lab.

Glove (dry) box

• Inert atmosphere glove boxes are an excellent device for the safe handling of reactive materials. Glove boxes used forthis purpose should be in good working order and the moisture and oxygen levels of the atmosphere should be confirmedprior to introduction of reactive compounds into the box. Continuous monitoring of oxygen and moisture is highlyrecommended. Also, take into account interactions between items in the glovebox (e.g., nitrogen is not an inert gas forlithium metal as the lithium is reduced violently to lithium nitride).

Gas Cabinets

• Storage of pyrophoric gases is described in the CA Fire Code, Chapter 41. Gas cabinets, with remote sensors and firesuppression equipment, are required.

• Gas flow, purge and exhaust systems should have redundant controls to prevent pyrophoric gas from igniting orexploding.

• Emergency back-up power should be provided for all electrical controls, alarms and safeguards associated with thepyrophoric gas storage and process systems.

Storage and Disposal

Storage

• Use and store minimal amounts of reactive chemicals. Do not store reactive chemicals with flammable materials or in aflammable liquids storage cabinet. Containers carrying reactive materials must be clearly labeled with the correctchemical name, in English, and hazard warning.

• Store reactive materials as recommended in the MSDS. An inert gas-filled desiccator or glove box are suitable storagelocations for most materials.

• If pyrophoric or water reactive reagents are received in a specially designed shipping, storage or dispensing container(such as the Aldrich Sure/Seal packaging system) ensure that the integrity of that container is maintained.

• Ensure that sufficient protective solvent, oil, kerosene, or inert gas remains in the container while the material is stored.

• NEVER return excess chemical to the original container. Small amounts of impurities introduced into the container maycause a fire or explosion.

• For storage of excess chemical, prepare a storage vessel in the following manner:

o Dry any new empty containers thoroughly

o Insert the septum into the neck in a way that prevents atmosphere from entering the clean dry (or reagentfilled) flask.

o Insert a needle to vent the flask and quickly inject inert gas through a second needle to maintain a blanket ofdry inert gas above the reagent.

o Once the vessel is fully purged with inert gas, remove the vent needle then the gas line. To introduce theexcess chemical, use the procedure described in the handling section, below.

o For long-term storage, the septum should be secured with a copper wire (figure 1A).

o For extra protection a second same-sized septa (sans holes) can be placed over the first (figure 1B).

o Use parafilm around the outer septa and remove the parafilm and outer septum before accessing thereagent through the primary septum.

Disposal of Pyrophoric Reagents

• Any container with a residue of reactive materials should never be left open to the atmosphere.

• Any unused or unwanted reactive materials must be destroyed by transferring the materials to an appropriatereaction flask for hydrolysis and/or neutralization with adequate cooling.

• The empty container should be rinsed three times with an inert dry COMPATIBLE solvent; this rinse solvent mustalso be neutralized or hydrolyzed. The rinse solvent must be added to and removed from the container under aninert atmosphere.

• After the container is triple-rinsed, it should be left open in back of a hood or ambient atmosphere at a safelocation for at least a week.

• The empty container, solvent rinses and water rinse should be disposed as hazardous waste and should not bemixed with incompatible waste streams.

Disposal of Pyrophoric or Water Reactive Contaminated Materials

• All materials – disposable gloves, wipers, bench paper, etc. - that are contaminated with pyrophoric chemicalsshould be disposed as hazardous waste. Proper and complete hazardous waste labeling of containers is vital.

• The contaminated waste should not be left overnight in the open laboratory but must be properly contained toprevent fires.

Important Steps to Follow: Reactive reagents can be handled and stored safely as long as all exposure toatmospheric oxygen and moisture or other incompatible chemicals is avoided. Finely divided solids must be transferredunder an inert atmosphere in a glove box. Liquids may be safely transferred without the use of a glove box by employingtechniques and equipment discussed in the Aldrich Technical Information Bulletin AL-134. Pyrophoric gases must behandled in compliance with the California Fire Code, Chapter 41. Another good reference is “Manipulation of Air-sensitiveCompounds” by Shriver and Drezdzon.

The California Fire Code prohibits the storage or use of pyrophorics in buildings not fully protected by an automaticsprinkler system. If you are using a pyrophoric in an unsprinklered building contact EH&S at x-4899 immediately so thatwe may assist you with the options available to mitigate the situation.

Handling Pyrophoric Liquids

• Users should read and understand the Aldrich Technical Information Bulletin No. AL-134. The PI should also havein place laboratory-specific handling, storage, and disposal standard operating procedures. The standard operatingprocedures should be included in the lab Chemical Hygiene Plan.

• By using proper syringe techniques, these reagents can be handled safely in the laboratory. The Aldrich Sure/Seal™Packaging System provides a convenient method for storing and dispensing air-sensitive reagents. Schlenkglassware is another suitable option.

• The reagent can be dispensed using a syringe or double-tipped needle (canula) (16, 18 or 20 gauge) insertedthrough the hole in the metal cap, as shown in fig. 2 below. It is recommended that the plastic cap be replaced aftereach use and in particular for long-term storage.

Fig. 2 Double-tipped needle transfer of liquid reagent• For extended storage of unused reagents, use the solid plastic cap, or equip the bottle with an Oxford Sure/Seal

valve cap, or transfer the reagent to a suitable storage vessel, as described above.

Emergency Procedures

Spill

• DO NOT use water to attempt to extinguish a reactive material fire as it can actually enhance the combustion of somereactive materials, e.g. metal compounds.

• Do not use combustible materials (paper towels) to clean up a spill, as these may increase the risk of igniting thereactive compound. Soda ash (powdered lime) or dry sand should be used to completely smother and cover anysmall spill that occurs.

• A container of soda ash (powdered lime) or dry sand should be kept within arm’s length when working with areactive material.

• If anyone is exposed, or on fire, wash with copious amounts of water, except if metal compounds are involved, whichcan react violently with water. In the case of a metal fire, smothering the fire is a better course of action.

• The recommended fire extinguisher is a standard dry powder (ABC) type. Class D extinguishers are recommendedfor combustible solid metal fires (e.g, sodium, LAH), but not for organolithium reagents.

• Call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance and for assistance with all fires, even if extinguished.

• Pyrophoric gas releases and associated fires, should be extinguished by remotely stopping the gas flow. NEVERATTEMPT TO PUT OUT A GAS FIRE IF THE GAS IS FLOWING.

Sources and Acknowledgements:Created from a variety of sources including: Brandeis University, Standard Operating Procedure for Pyorphoric Chemicals; Universityof Nebraska, Lincoln, Pyrophoric Chemicals Standard Operating Procedure; University of Pittsburgh Safety Manual, Flammable andPyrophoric Gas; Rochester University, SOP for Pyrophoric Chemicals. Images from Sigma-Aldrich Technical Bulletins AL-134 and AL-164.Personal communication with(and grateful acknowledgement to) Dr. Russell Vernon, Environmental Health and Safety, UC, Riverside;Dr. Joseph Pickel, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Dr. Neal Langerman, Principal, AdvancedChemical Safety, Inc.; Dr. Frank Osterloh, Professor of Chemistry, UC Davis.

BASIC HAZARD GROUPS

LABORATORY SAFETY FACT SHEET #7SAFE STORAGE OF CHEMICALS

INTRODUCTION: If incompatible chemicals are inadvertently mixed a fire, explosion, or toxic releasecan easily occur. In earthquake-prone areas like Santa Barbara, it is particularly vital that chemicalsbe stored safely. Take steps now to prevent damage to your facility, or harm to lab personnel.

Below are some basic guidelines for chemical storage. Note however, that chemicals can often fallinto more than one hazard category and therefore the chemical label and/or Material Data SafetySheet (MSDS-see below) should be reviewed for specific storage requirements. Separate chemicalsby adequate distance, or preferably by using physical barriers (e.g. storage cabinets). Avoid using thefume hood for chemical storage - this practice may interfere with the proper air flow of the hood. Forespecially dangerous materials, use a secondary container (e.g. plastic tub) large enough to containa spill of the largest container.

Chemicals should be disposed based on - but not limited to - the following criteria: material hasexceeded it's shelf life; the cap is deteriorating or the container is leaking; the container has inadequatehazard information; material is waste (by law all chemical wastes must be disposed of within one year).

With the wide variety of chemicals used in laboratories, the list below is prioritized for materials that are COMMONLYused in a research laboratory. This chart indicates the most obvious chemical incompatibilities, and provides asegregation plan. For more specific chemical incompatibility information, please consult the manufacturer's MSDS,available at http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/chemistry/lschemmsds.htm or contact EH&S at X8243.

Flammables Corrosives Oxidizers Carcinogens Water Reactives Toxics Pyrophorics

ACIDS

Storage Precautions:Store bottles on low shelf areas, or in acid cabinets.Segregate oxidizing acids from organic acids, AND flammable

materials.Segregate acids from bases, AND from active metals such as

sodium, potassium, etc.Segregate acids from chemicals which could generate toxic gases

such as sodium cyanide, iron sulfide, etc.

Acetic AcidChromic Acid

Hydrochloric Acid Hydrofluoric Acid

Nitric Acid Phosphoric Acid Sulfuric Acid

Indicates strong oxidizing acids, store per oxidizers section

BASES

Storage Precautions:Separate bases from acids.

Ammonium HydroxidePotassium HydroxideSodium Hydroxide

Store bottles on low shelf areas, or in acidcabinets.

FLAMMABLES-fuels are reducing agents

Storage Precautions:Store in approved flammable storage cabinet(s) (required if there is more than 10 gallons in the lab).Separate from oxidizing acids and oxidizers.Keep away from any source of ignition(flames, localized heat or sparks).Use only "flammable storage" (desparked) refrigerators or freezers.

OXIDIZERS-react violently with organics.

Storage Precautions: Keep away from flammables, organic solvents, and other combustible materials (i.e. paper, wood, etc.).

Keep away from reducing agents.Store in a cool, dry place.

SolidsCalcium HypochloriteFerric ChlorideIodineNitrates, Salts ofPeroxides, Salts ofPotassium FerricyanideSodium Nitrite

LiquidsBromineHydrogen PeroxideNitric AcidPerchloric AcidChromic Acid

Storage Precautions:Rigorously exclude air and water from container.Store away from flammables.Store in a cool, dry place.

Some finely divided metalsSome organoaluminum compounds (LiAlH4, Al(CH3)3)SilanePhosphorus, Yellow Phosphorus, yellow should be stored and cut under water

Storage Precautions:Dispose before expected date of initial peroxide formation.Label containers with receiving, opening, and disposal dates.Store in airtight containers in a dark, cool, and dry place.

Storage Precautions:Rigorously avoid exposure to water and air.Store away from flammablesStore in a cool, dry place.

HIGHLY TOXICS, CARCINOGENS, REPRODUCTIVE TOXINSThese chemicals can be very hazardous by themselves, or incombination with other chemicals. If they are easily inhaled,(gases and volatile liquids) then they are particularly hazardous.Suspected human carcinogens should also be stored as highlytoxic. Lists of these materials are provided on our website:

WATER REACTIVE CHEMICALS-reacts violently withwater to yield flammable or toxic gases.

PYROPHORIC SUBSTANCES-spontaneouslyignite in air.

PEROXIDE-FORMING CHEMICALS-peroxides can beexplosive and shock-sensitive.

Solids -Store away from incompatibles (usually acids) thatwould release toxic gas upon contact.

Cyanides, Salts ofSulfides, Salts of

Liquids - Seal tightly and store in a ventilated cabinet apart fromincompatibles. Use secondary containment (e.g. plastic tub) tocontain any spills.Formaldehyde Carbon disulfide MercuryNickel carbonyl Cyanide solutions

Gases - Store in a gas cabinet or other ventilated cabinet

Chlorine FluorineHydrogen chloride Nitric Oxide

AcetoneBenzeneCyclohexaneEthanol

Isopropyl AlcoholMethanolPropanolTetrahydrofuran

Ethyl AcetateEthyl EtherGasolineHexane

TolueneXylene

Solids Calcium Carbide

Lithium Magnesium

PotassiumSodium

LiquidsPhosphorus TrichlorideThionyl Chloride

Lithium, Potassium, and Sodium should be stored under Kerosene or Minerial Oil

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LABORATORY SAFETY FACT SHEET #31HOUSEKEEPING AND CLUTTER IN THE LABORATORY

improve lab technique and make the lab a place you’re proud to bring visitors into. The route to a safer, clutter-freelab is to make it a group effort. All lab members should make it part of their daily routine. Below are a few simplesteps that can be included in your daily work practices.

2. Cleaning Your Lab

Fire, property loss, and injury can result from excessive clutter and poorhousekeeping. Good housekeeping can also facilitate good relations within the lab,

Keep containers and equipment away from the edge of benches. Are you reaching over bottles, cultures,etc. to get to something? Chances are you’re about to knock something on the floor.

4. OtherImplement a group clean-up session weekly, monthly, etc. Verify the lab(s) are clean,organized and anything else required to make the lab look professional.

Equipment or furniture should not block walkways, electrical panels, or emergency eyewash or showers.

Check for trip and slip hazards (e.g. oil leaks from pumps, electrical cords or hosesacross walking path)

What about the shelves above your desk or lab bench? Keep shelving as orderly as possible.Be realistic about how much equipment and supplies one needs to store long term.

Properly dispose of old or unwanted chemicals or any unnecessary items.

Don’t move your housekeeping problem into the hallway or some other undesirable/illegal location.

Damp wipe all benchtops until clean and in particular areas near weighing stations.Place absorbent paper near weighing stations or any where else necessary.

Clean up inside fume hoods.Look inside all cabinets for leftover waste and any storage hazards.Dispose broken glass trash and “sharps” bins into dumpster outside the building.Recycle paper and cardboard properly where it will be promptly removed.Unused or spare equipment should be stored in a designated storage room/area.

Check emergency egress path is maintained (minimum exit pathway in rooms is 28 inches)

3. How cluttered are your lab benches and hoods?Keep lab benches and hoods uncluttered as much as possible. This may seem impossible when conductingcomplicated tests or have numerous test samples, but continually remind yourself to keep things organized.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR LAB:1. ChemicalsKeep chemicals stored in the appropriate cabinets or designated storage rooms whennot in use (NOT IN FUME HOODS). Only obtain an amount to keep your test or researchgoing, like a one day/week supply. This will free up lab bench space and, if you do have aspill it will minimize the amount of chemical released.

Label all containers. Make sure there are no unidentified containers; reagents, samples,drying papers with sample, or crucibles/boats with samples. Label all material bychemical name (Not just initials)

Put away all reagents, samples, and personal materials.Keep the lids on chemical containers. This sounds obvious but it will effectively reducethe possibility of a spill and reduce any fumes released into your lab and it’s the law.

LABORATORY SAFETY FACT SHEET # 32Be Prepared for Power Failures

Extended power outages can affect the campus, or individual buildings. For updates about a power failure,contact your building coordinator (e.g. MSO), or Department Safety Rep. Listen to KCSB FM – 91.9 radio forupdates. Should the campus experience an extended electrical outage, the Emergency Operations Center at theEnvironmental Health and Safety building will activate to manage the campus response.

Emergency Lighting and PowerBuilding emergency lighting provides enough illumination for a safe exit. The lighting will either be battery-powered, or run off an emergency generator. Battery-run units should last a couple of hours, but may fail sooner.Some campus buildings have emergency generators, but what is powered varies by building. They typically onlypower emergency exit lighting, life safety systems and laboratory exhaust. Electrical outlets in labs that are on anemergency generator are typically red in color.

Data BackupBack up your computer files regularly so as not to lose data when the power goes off suddenly. Use anUninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for critical machines such as servers.

Power Failure in Laboratories

Before Power Fails

• Be sure the after-hours contact information on your lab door placard is up-to- date. Ideally, theseindividuals should be knowledgeable about all of the laboratory’s major operations, particularly those thatare hazardous/sensitive to power outages.

• Put essential equipment on emergency power circuits if available. Contact Facilities Management - theymay be able to provide additional service capacity, along with a small number of portable units that maybe available to keep critical operations going during power interruptions.

• Make a list of equipment that must be reset or restarted once power returns. Keep instructions for doingso in a nearby place. Hazardous processes that operate unattended should be programmed to shut downsafely during a power failure and not restart automatically when power returns.

• Identify an emergency source of dry ice if you have items that must be kept cold. Refrigerators andfreezers will maintain their temperature for several hours if they are not opened. Do not use dry ice inwalk-in refrigerators or other confined areas because hazardous concentrations of carbon dioxidegas will accumulate.

While the Power is Off• Shut down experiments that involve hazardous materials or equipment which automatically restart when power is

available.

• Make sure that experiments are stable and do not create uncontrolled hazards such as dangerous vapors in anon-functioning fume hood.

• Check fume hoods. Stop any operations that may be emitting hazardous vapors. Cap all chemical containers thatare safe to cap, and then close the fume hood sashes. Leave the room and contact EH&S if you notice any odorsor physical symptoms.

• Check equipment on emergency power. In some cases, it may take 20 to 30 seconds for the emergency powerto activate after a power failure.

• Disconnect equipment that runs unattended, and turn off unnecessary lights and equipment. This will reduce therisk of power surges and other unforeseen problems that could result when the power comes on unexpectedly.

• Check items stored in cold rooms and refrigerators. You may need to transfer vulnerable items to equipmentserved by emergency power.

When the Power Returns

• Reset/restart/check equipment. In particular, check that the air flow of your fume hood. Often, hoods will notautomatically restart.

• If a refrigerator or freezer fails to restart, keep the door closed until it has been repaired and returns to a safeworking temperature.

• Contact EH&S for assistance with any spill cleanup or disposal issues.

Other Emergency Planning TipsTake this opportunity to review your lab and building emergency procedures before a power failure strikes. In particular,your Department Emergency Operations Plan will provide building-specific emergency response and evacuationinformation. Contact your Department Safety Rep to review. However, at minimum, every worker must know:emergency exit routes from the building, and the locations of the following relative to their work area:building Emergency Assembly Point, nearest fire extinguishers, nearest fire alarm pull station, lab emergencyshower/eyewash and first-aid kit. If unsure, talk to your supervisor, or Department Safety Rep, or EH&S.

LABORATORY SAFETY FACT SHEET # 39

Many lab departments at UCSB do not have a dedicated shipping/receiving area. Therefore, hazardousmaterials2packages are often delivered to administrative offices. Staff in these areas generally do not haveexperience with hazardous materials, or what to do if a package leaks, smells, or is broken. Althoughhazardous materials are generally well-packaged and problematic containers are rare, below are somegeneral safety guidelines. However, circumstances may vary and appropriate judgment should be applied.

If a hazardous materials package is leaking, broken, or smells strongly:

• In most cases, broken containers should not be accepted. The package can often be safely takenback by the delivery person3, once the box is adequately sealed. Consulting with local labpersonnel, or EH&S4 will help with the decision whether it is safe to have the package returned.

• If anyone is experiencing symptoms (e.g., cough, eye irritation) call 911.

• Knowing the name of the material will greatly aid in determining the appropriate level of response.So, if there is any associated paperwork secure it.

• Some lab chemicals are flammable. So, if a significant quantity of flammable liquid is spilled, there isa small possibility of fire. In this circumstance, evacuate the immediate area and seek immediateassistance from nearby lab personnel, or EH&S4, to do a cleanup. While awaiting assistance, keep aneye on the spill from a safe distance to ensure it doesn’t ignite. Pull a fire alarm and evacuate thebuilding if there is a fire. Fire extinguishers are available in all buildings, but should only be used bytrained individuals.5

• If it is deemed safe to do so, move the package into the nearest fume hood, or outside.If in doubt, leave the package where it is, evacuate the room and close the door.

• In the unlikely event that an individual is exposed to chemicals in their eyes, or skin, note that there areemergency shower and eyewash units inside each lab, or nearby in the hallway. In lieu of these,use a sink to immediately flush the affected area. Call 911.

Footnotes:1 See also the UCSB Emergency Information Flipchart under Chemical Incidents2 Packages of radioactive materials are only delivered to EH&S for subsequent delivery directly to a laboratory.3 For example, most solid chemicals pose very little health threat from a broken container.4 Contact EH&S at x-3194. If you get an answering machine, call 448-4089.5 Upon request, fire extinguisher training is offered by EH&S for a sufficiently large group. Call x-7751.

Safety Guidelines for Receiving HazardousMaterials Shipments in Non-Lab Areas1

Campus policies:

• All furnishings and equipment over 48 inches in height must be fastened to a wall or floor in a

manner to prevent falling in an earthquake.

• Storage of large, heavy items must be kept below head level.

• All compressed gas cylinders must be secured individually to a solid structural member with

3/16 inch welded chain or equivalent bracing. At least one chain must be used to secure each

cylinder at a point two-thirds up the cylinder’s height. C-clamp bench attachments and

fiber/web strap attachments will not be allowed. Any variations of these requirements must be

approved by Environmental Health & Safety.

• Chemical storage shelving must have shelf lips or other restraining devices (e.g. wire or

bungee cord along edge) installed to prevent chemicals from falling.

• To prevent accidental mixing of chemicals that could result in a fire, explosion or toxic release,

incompatible chemicals must be segregated into separate, labeled areas or into separate rigid

secondary containment such as plastic tubs. For more specific information on the classification

and storage of particular chemicals consult the UCSB Chemical Hygiene Plan or

contact EH&S at x-4899.

Recommended practices:

• While not a safety issue, there are often expensive pieces of lab equipment, e.g. electronics,

that you may wish to seismically anchor. UCSB Central Stores carries products that work well

for securing these items.

• Based on earthquake experiences at Cal State Northridge, UCLA and UCSC it is recommended

that researchers maintain extra copies of irreplaceable files such as research data in a separate

location.

Responsibility: The responsibility for compliance and funding of these policies rests with the

department Chair or department head. Lab supervisors are responsible for identifying and

implementing areas where the above policies apply in their labs. Environmental Health & Safety

will act in an advisory capacity.

References:

University Policy on Seismic Safety, rev. 5/2/94

University Policy on Nonstructural Seismic Hazard Reduction, Policy 5445, rev. 6/1/95

Laboratory Safety Fact Sheet #1Nonstructural Seismic Hazard Reduction Policies

Earthquakes have occurred and will continue to occur in the Santa Barbara area. This is of

particular concern in UCSB laboratories where the presence of hazardous materials,

compressed gases, high voltage sources, etc., would pose serious hazards to individuals and

buildings in a quake. In addition, the presence of expensive, difficult to replace lab equipment

makes the need for evaluating the seismic anchoring needs of your lab critical.

For further information contact the EH&Sx-4899 Rev. 7/97

Time-Sensitive Chemicals 7/26/2005

Prepared by UCSB Environmental Health & Safety As recently described to the campus lab community, on 7/3 a campus lab had an old lecture bottle of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride undergo a spontaneous violent rupture due to long-term hydrogen buildup. This was a near-miss relative to serious injuries, fire, etc. The problem was the result of leaving a “time-sensitive material” in storage for longer than is recommended. We have subsequently found and removed another old cylinder of the same material. Since there are other time-sensitive chemicals, this would seem a good time to request all labs to REVIEW YOUR CHEMICAL STOCKS AND DISPOSE OF MATERIALS THAT ARE POTENTIALLY UNSTABLE. Note, there is a difference between a time-sensitive chemical and a shock-sensitive chemical (not addressed here). Chemical waste removal can be initiated by completing the EH&S on-line form. Waste disposal is free for research labs. If there is concern about the stability of a particular container, do not move it.

Time-sensitive chemicals include: GASES: Vendors recommend corrosive gases (acids/bases) be disposed of within 2 years. This is true whether they suffer from hydrogen buildup or not. Larger cylinders must be returned to the vendor. Examples: Hydrogen fluoride, anhydrous (see above) Hydrogen bromide, anhydrous (long-term hydrogen buildup) Hydrogen cyanide, anhydrous (violent polymerization can occur) Hydrogen sulfide, anhydrous (anecdotal reports of pressure buildup) Hydrogen chloride, anhydrous (not reported as unstable, but any corrosive gas can eventually attack the cylinder fittings) SOLIDS/LIQUIDS: For a good overview of these hazards click on: doi:10.1016/j.chs.2004.05.014 Note that peroxidizable solvents (e.g. ethers) are the most common material in this category. For a review of good management practices with these materials see the related article: doi:10.1016/j.chs.2004.05.017 Note that the most fundamental management tasks are to: a. know what you have in stock, b. date materials that are time-sensitive, c. purge them as needed Questions on these issues can be addressed to [email protected] However, for particular chemicals, please first consult the MSDS and container label for the material.

http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1016/j.chs.2004.05.014

http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1016/j.chs.2004.05.017


http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/envhlth/ehrsc/hazardouswaste/campushazardouswaste/camphazwastpro.htm

LABORATORY SAFETY FACT SHEET #19

1. Before using any centrifuge review the owner’s manual- obtain a copy of the manual if it is notavailable. Check rotor for rough spots, pitting & discoloration. Consult manufacturer if discovered.

2. High speed rotor heads are prone to metal fatigue. Each rotor should be accompanied by its own logbook indicating the number of hours run at top or de-rated speeds. Do not exceed the design massfor the maximum speed of the rotor. Failure to observe this precaution can result in dangerous andexpensive rotor disintegration.

3. Make sure rotor, tubes and spindle are dry and clean and that the rotor is properly seated and securedto the drive hub. Tubes must be properly balanced in rotor (½ gram at 1 G is roughly equivalent to250 Kg @ 500,000 G’s).

4. Before use, tubes should be checked for cracks. The inside of cups should be inspected for roughwalls caused by erosion and adhering matter should be removed. Metal or plastic tubes (other thannitrocellulose) should be used whenever possible.

5. Use sealed rotors, sealed buckets, or a guard bowl with gasketed cover as well as safety centrifugetubes (tube or bottle carrier with sealable cap or “O” gasketed cap).

6. After use, tubes, rotors, and centrifuge interiors should be cleaned and disinfected.

7. If a tube breaks, the centrifuge should be turned off, allowed to stand undisturbed for 15 minutesbefore opening. Clean and disinfect the rotor. If infectious material was placed in the centrifuge,plan proper decontamination and cleanup.

8. Cleaning and disinfection of tubes, rotors and other components requires considerable care. Nosingle method is suitable for all items, and the various manufacturers’ recommendations must befollowed to avoid rotor fatigue, distortion and corrosion.

9. Once run is complete, make sure the rotor has STOPPED before opening the centrifuge lid.

Infectious Materials

1. High- speed centrifuge chambers are connected to a vacuum pump. If there is a breakage oraccidental dispersion of infected particles, the pump and pump oil will become contaminated. AHEPA filter should be placed between the centrifuge inner chamber and the vacuum pump whencontainment is needed.

2. Centrifuge tubes or bottles should only be filled, loaded into rotors, and removed from rotors fromwithin a biological safety cabinet. This practice provides containment in case a tube or bottle leaksor breaks.

For further information, contact the EH&S Laboratory Safety Specialist at x-4899

Centrifuge Safety

LABORATORY SAFETY FACT SHEET #5

Refrigerators & Freezers in Lab

Certain refrigerator/freezer units are designed for the safe storage of flammable materials, and

to prevent potentially injurious explosions in your lab. These units have special protections to

prevent ignition of flammable vapors. For example, the light switch, defrost feature, and

thermostat inside the storage compartment have been removed or relocated outside the box.

This is critical, since flammable vapors coupled with an ignition source could result in a

explosion. Before purchasing a new refrigerator/freezer, or using an existing one, consider

whether chemicals will be used for storage in this unit.

There are two types of refrigerator/freezer models that should be considered, depending on the

type of hazardous material the unit will store.

I. FLAMMABLE MATERIAL STORAGE REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS:

For further information contact EH&S Laboratory Safety Specialist at X4899

All refrigerator/freezer purchases and modifications on campus must be pre-approved by

EH&S at X8243. In addition, all approved refrigerator/freezer units storing flammable materials

must be labeled with signage reading, “Approved For Chemical Storage, No Food Storage”. All

refrigerator/freezer units in labs, which are not approved for storage of flammable materials must

be affixed with signage reading, “Explosion Hazard”. Contact EH&S to receive your free label(s).

These units prevent triggering of interior or exterior explosions in a hazardous environment.

Every motor and thermostat is designed to prevent arcing and possible ignition. They are

used for storage of volatile materials in areas with explosive atmospheres.This model is

rarely necessary in lab environments

II. EXPLOSION-PROOF REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS :

These have no internal electrical components which could trigger an explosion inside the unit.

These must always be used for storage of volatile materials.

This picture shows a UCI lab refrigeratorwhich exploded when chemicals wereinappropiately stored in a unit which wasnot designed for flammables storage.

�Label and date container(s) when the first drop of waste is added. Hazardous waste shall be disposed within 9 months of start date.�Use UCSB HAZARDOUS WASTE label on all hazardous waste containers. All portions of the label must be completed. Labels are available for free in all science storerooms.

LABORATORY SAFETY FACT SHEET #6CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL

STORAGE�Store chemical waste in a designated area. Label area as, "HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AREA"�Store chemicals in containers compatible with, and durable enough for, the waste. Liquid waste must be in screw top containers. Do not overfill container, allow for expansion.�Gas cylinders and lecture bottles must have regulators removed.

LABELING

SEGREGATION: group waste into the following categories:�halogenated organics (dichloromethane, chloroform)�non-halogenated organics (acetone,methanol,ethanol,xylene)�acids with pH 2 or less (HCL, sulfuric acid)�alkaline solutions of pH 12.5 or greater (sodium hydroxide)�alkali metals and other water reactives (sodium, acetyl chloride)�heavy metal solutions and salts (mercury, silver, zinc)

�strong oxidizers (nitric acid, chlorates, permanganates)�peroxide-forming chemicals (dioxane,THF)�cyanides (potassium cyanide,hydrogen cyanide)�chemical carcinogens (acrylonitrile, inorganic arsenic)�unstable chemicals�other toxic chemicals

DISPOSAL�Chemicals may not be disposed in regular trash, sink disposal, or allowed to evaporate.�Complete a UCSB Waste Pick-up Request Form. Send either by campus mail or fax (X7259). Also available on EH&S website http://ehs.ucsb.edu for electronic submission.

CHEMICAL SPILL�Clean up a spill if you have the proper equipment and feel comfortable doing so. Otherwise, contact EH&S 24-hour line X3194.

Further information contact EH&S Hazardous Waste Program X3293

�Identify waste by proper chemical name (no abbreviations or chemical structures). List chemical names of hazardous components in that mixture by percent weight.

REGULATIONS�Hazardous waste regulations are stringent and penalties for violations can be severe. Santa Barbara County inspects UCSB labs for compliance on a regular basis.

�Deface existing labels when reusing containers.

�EH&S cannot accept responsibility for improperly labeled, packaged, and/or segregated chemicals, and will not pick them up. �Transfering waste into appropriate containers is the generators responsibility. �Waste containers become the property of EH&S and will not be returned. �Before working with hazardous material attend EH&S Lab Safety course, call X4899 for next available training date.

University of California at Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, California 93106

Contact Name Department: Phone Date:

Additional Content Information:

Waste must be segregated, labeled and packaged according tothe Campus Hazardous Waste Disposal Procedures.

Proper Chemical Name(s):

In case of an emergency contact UCSB-EH&S at x3194

UCSB HAZARDOUS WASTE

Chemical Hazard Classification:Flammable Corrosive Toxic/PoisonReactiveOxidizer

Physical State: Liquid GasSolid

Start

Questions? Contact Bruce Carter 893‐3293 or Matthew O’Carroll 893‐2661, x2302

Laboratory Sharps Disposal

Definitions: “Sharps waste” means any device having acute rigid corners, edges, or protuberances capable of cutting or piercing, including, but not limited to, all of the following: hypodermic needles, syringes, razor blades and scalpel blades. Glass items contaminated with biohazards, such as pipettes, microscope slides and capillary tubes are also considered a “sharps waste.” Under no circumstances should “sharps waste” be disposed of in the normal trash. Sharps must be disposed of through Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) or a certified medical waste management company. Sharps Contaminated with Hazardous Chemical Waste

1. Deface any biohazard symbols prior to collection of sharps. 2. Collect in a rigid, puncture‐resistant container which, when sealed, is leak proof. Examples below. 3. Label the container with a hazardous waste label and include the chemical constituents. 4. Submit an online Chemical Waste Collection Request via the EH&S website. Note on the request that

the material is not biologically contaminated. Sharps Contaminated with Radioactive Materials

1. Collect in a rigid, puncture‐resistant container which, when sealed, is leak proof. Examples below. 2. Deface any biohazard symbols, if present. 3. Label the container with a radioactive waste label and include the radioactive isotope. 4. Submit an online Radioactive Waste Collection Request via the EH&S website. Note on the request that

the material is not biologically contaminated. Sharps Contaminated with Medical or Biohazardous Waste

1. Collect in an approved biohazardous sharps container that is red, rigid, puncture‐resistant and which, when sealed, is leak proof and cannot be opened without great difficulty ‐pictured below.

2. Autoclave your sharps container for a minimum of 30 minutes at 121°C and 15psi. 3. Label the sharps container with the words “autoclaved”.

Autoclaved Sharps Waste Disposal Options

1. Submit an online Chemical Waste Collection Request via the EH&S website. Note on the request that the material has been autoclaved.

2. Alternatively, leave your autoclaved sharps container at Bio II 4106, LSB 2204, or LSB 4218, where it will be picked up without a request.

OR 3. Large generators should contract with a certified medical waste management company to pickup your

medical or biohazardous sharps waste.

Unused or Non‐Contaminated Hypodermic Needles 1. Deface any biohazard symbols prior to collection of unused or non‐contaminated sharps. 2. Place in an approved biohazardous sharps container that is rigid, puncture‐resistant and which, when

sealed, is leak proof and cannot be opened without great difficulty ‐ examples below. 3. Submit an online Chemical Waste Collection Request via the EH&S website. Note on the request that

the material is not biologically contaminated.

Questions? Contact Bruce Carter 893‐3293 or Matthew O’Carroll 893‐2661, x2302

Laboratory Glass Disposal

Definition: Laboratory glass is defined as equipment generally made of pyrex, borosilicate, and quartz glass used for scientific experiments. Examples of laboratory glass include, but are not limited to, the following: beakers, flasks, graduated cylinders, stirring rods, test tubes, microscope slides, glass pipettes, glass petri dishes, and glass vials. Glass items contaminated with biohazards, such as pipettes, microscope slides, and capillary tubes are considered “sharps waste”. Under no circumstances should “sharps waste” be disposed of in the normal trash. Sharps must be disposed through EH&S or a certified medical waste management company. Directions:

1. Prior to utilizing the cardboard lab glass box, duct tape the bottom to ensure the container is secure. Labs can use a 32gal. red lidded cart to house cardboard lab glass box for ease of transport.

(Loose lab glass cannot be placed in red lidded cart.) 2. Place appropriate unwanted lab glass in the cardboard lab glass box. Non‐lab glass, such as beverage

containers should be placed in recycling receptacles, and not disposed along with laboratory glass waste.

3. When full, use duct tape to secure the lid to the body of the box. Be sure that the lid is securely fastened to the body of the box so the contents remain inside.

4. Bring the cardboard lab glass box down to your building’s red lidded carts and place inside and re‐lock the cart.

If you are using the 32gal. cart to house the cardboard glass box, roll the cart down to the dumpster corral and leave for pick‐up. Carts are serviced on Saturdays.

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Lab Waste Management Program – Sharps Disposal Flowchart

Sharps Containers

EH&S

Medical Waste Management Company

Medical Waste Management Company

Landfill

Landfill

Small Generators

Large Generators

Cardboard Lab Glass Boxes

(AND Autoclaved Waste Bags)

Landfill

Carts serviced by

MarBorg on Saturdays



Appendix D: EH&S Laboratory Self-Inspection Checklist

This appendix reproduces the EH&S Laboratory Self-Inspection Checklist: http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/ls/Lab_Self_Inspection_web_Nov2014.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/ls/Lab_Self_Inspection_web_Nov2014.pdf

Laboratory Self-Inspection Checklist revised Nov. 2014

Hazardous Waste

1. Are personnel generating chemical waste trained with waste disposal procedures? Individuals who have not taken the UCSB Fundamentals of Lab Safety course (live or on the EH&S website) must take this course before generating hazardous waste for disposal Online Hazardous Waste Generator training* (EH23)

(*This course meets the waste management training requirements enforced by Cal-EPA)

2. Is the illegal disposal of hazardous substances down the drain prevented? 3. Are all hazardous waste containers labeled with the official UCSB Hazardous Waste label?

Is there a supply of UCSB waste labels handy (available in all campus storerooms)? Are labels attached when the first drop of waste goes into the container? Are all constituents in mixtures identified, as well as their concentrations? Do not use generic names like “Waste or Organic waste” instead use proper chemical name(s).

Are chemically incompatible wastes segregated? Is there a designated area for storage of hazardous waste and labeled as such? 4. Are lab personnel instructed not to dispose of chemicals by fume hood evaporation? By law, waste containers must be capped when not in use. 5. Is chemical waste disposed of within 9 months of their accumulation, regardless how much material remains inside the container? Contact EH&S for waste disposal. 6. Are all “sharps” (syringes, razor blades, etc.) disposed in puncture resistant, leak-resistant containers and sealed tightly to preclude loss of contents? Submit an online request for EH&S disposal following the guidelines. Laboratory Glass: Is there a designated glass disposal container in the lab? Lab personnel are designated to empty these into their bldg. red-lidded trash can – custodial staff will not do so.

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EH&S inspects all labs on campus at least annually. However, lab supervisors should initiate regular self-inspections (recommend minimum of twice-a-year) for the following reasons: upervisors (PIs) are required to: “… include procedures for identifying and

evaluating work place hazards including scheduled periodic inspections to identify unsafe conditions and work practices.”

lf-inspections will clearly increase the level of safety in

your area. To aid you in your surveys, a Self-Inspection Checklist follows, this is not a list of every possible safety issue, but are guidelines. Most items are based on applicable regulations or campus policy. Radiation and biohazard issues are not addressed here because they are highly specialized and these labs receive targeted EH&S visits. More information is also available at http://ehs.ucsb.edu. The links (underlined) noted below lead to further information.

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/units/hw/hw.html

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/4DAction/WebCourseSessionList

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/units/hw/hwrsc/hwpdf/labelcutout2004.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/units/hw/hwrsc/hwpdf/hazsign07.pdf

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/HazWasteRequestDetail/30487485/119552_1-top

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/factsheets/factsht3sharps.pdf


Chemical Safety

1. Is your lab’s legally-required (Cal-OSHA) Lab-specific Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) complete and shared with all workers? Has the CHP been reviewed and evaluated for effectiveness, must be done annually? Have lab

personnel signed the training page? Does your CHP address your use of OSHA Particularly Hazardous Substances (human carcinogens, acute toxins, reproductive toxins, and pyrophorics)? Personnel working with these materials shall receive documented training.

2. Are Cal-OSHA regulated carcinogens such as formaldehyde/formalin, dichloromethane, and benzene always used in a fume hood and with appropriate gloves/eyewear? 3. Are chemical containers properly labeled with chemical name and hazard type of the material (e.g., repackaged

materials and lab-synthesized materials)? No symbols or abbreviations may be used. 4. Are stored chemicals segregated according to hazard classification/compatibility (acids, bases, flammables,

oxidizers, water reactives, etc.)? Compatibility Chemical Storage Chart 5. Are all containers of peroxide-forming chemicals (e.g., ethers) dated upon receipt and disposed of within the

prescribed time period (contact EH&S for prompt disposal)? Peroxides can be explosively unstable. 6. Are flammable liquids kept inside approved flammable storage cabinets whenever possible?

Are flammable liquids always stored in approved flammable cabinets when in excess of 10 gallons? Do you have large volumes of flammable solvents (e.g., multiple cases or drums) in storage that are above

what is reasonably needed? The quantities of flammables that can legally be stored are regulated by CA Fire Code. Please don’t stockpile large quantities of these materials.

Are flammable liquids stored away from sources of heat, ignition, electrical equipment or sources of static electricity?

Static Electricity - Electrically ground all containers/equipment involved in pumping flammable liquids to prevent buildup of static electricity as an ignition source. 7. Are acid volumes greater than 10 gallons stored in an approved storage cabinet? 8. Is there a catch pan beneath manometers, barometers, etc. which contain large quantities of mercury? 9. It is highly recommended chemical spill cleanup materials be available. Are all lab workers familiar with the location of spill cleanup kits? Note: Some lab buildings have a designated “spill closet” – generally keyed to graduate master key.

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http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/chemistry/lschem.htm

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/chemistry/lschemosha.htm



http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/chemistry/CarcinogensOSHARegulated.htm

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/factsheets/HCHO_FS9.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/factsheets/dichloromethane_FS27.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/factsheets/Benzene_FS28.pdf

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/chemistry/lschemstor.htm

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/lsflamable.htm#formers

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/lsflamable.htm

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/emergency/lsemergspillkit.htm

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/inspection/Spillkit_locations.htm

Laboratory Equipment

1. Are the eyewash and emergency shower stations free of any obstructions which would prevent ready access? These units are tested and documented by FM regularly. It is recommended that labs run their eyewash units monthly to maintain clean water in the lines.

2. Have fume hoods been EH&S tested within the year (check label)?

Is an air flow/digital indicator present and operational? If not, contact EHS for repair. Is lab equipment or chemicals within the hood minimized? Keep only items in use. Are air entry slots at back of hood kept clear of obstructions? Cluttered hoods interfere with proper air flow. Is the front sash lowered to the appropriate level "red arrow mark" when hood is in use? If the low flow alarm engages, lower the sash until the alarm stops. If the alarm continues when the sash is lowered to the "red arrow mark" please contact EH&S at x3743. DO NOT over-ride the safety alarm by permanently engaging the "Mute" or "Emergency" button (e.g., with tape, paper clips, etc.). Has everyone using a fume hood been properly trained to use their fume hood? General fume hood use is covered in

the Fundamentals of Lab Safety training course. The training however, does not cover lab specific hood use. Ensure lab members have documented their training.

3. Are biological safety cabinets certified annually or when moved (check sticker) and are they the proper types for

the work being conducted? 4. Do labs using non-ionizing radiation equipment, such as lasers, microwaves, and ultraviolet light sources, have

properly posted warning signs and shielded work areas? Documented training? 5. Compressed gas cylinders · Are cylinders dated upon arrival and contents clearly identified? · Inspect regularly for defects, i.e., excessive rust, dents, bulging, corrosion, etc. · Unidentified cylinders should be marked, “CONTENTS UNKNOWN” and returned to the manufacturer. · Non-lecture bottles > 5 years old must be returned to the manufacturer to ensure they are safety/pressure tested as required by law (“hydostatic testing”) Check stamped date on cylinder when it was last tested. · Corrosive gases (e.g. HF, HBr, HCl, H2S) can degrade the cylinder over time and/or produce dangerously

high pressures of hydrogen. Dispose of within 2 years. · Are cylinders secured upright with welded chains and brackets bolted to a wall, bench or other secure object (no C-clamps type)? · Are protective caps in place while cylinders are not in use? · Flammable gases (e.g. hydrogen, methane) tubing should be equipped with a flash arrestor to prevent flame flashback to cylinder. Available from gas vendors. · Use of large cylinders of highly toxic gases must be reviewed/approved (contact EH&S, x-4899) · Highly toxic gas cylinders should be equipped with a reduced flow orifice (RFO) connection to prevent rapid discharge of cylinder contents. Available from gas vendors. · Gas cabinets with toxic or flammable gas delivery manifolds often have an excessive flow detection and auto-shutoff valve built-in. Verify that this safety feature is functional.

6. Are refrigerators for storing flammables clearly posted with signage indicating they are safe for such storage? (e.g. “desparked”, “lab-safe”, “explosion-proof”, “flammable storage”).

Are refrigerators that are NOT designed for flammables storage clearly marked as such? (this is very important to prevent a potential explosion)

Are all chemical storage refrigerators marked with “No Food” labels? Refrigerators in labs utilized for food or drinks should be marked “Food Only/No Chemicals?” Laboratory refrigerators/freezers and other sensitive equipment, preferably should be connected to

emergency back-up power.

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http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/emergency/lsemergshowers.htm

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/chemistry/lschemfh.htm

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/units/rad/radrsc/radlasers.html

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/lsphyhazards.htm#Compressed

http://www.c-f-c.com/gaslink/docs/dot_cylinder.htm

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/pdfs/Comp_gas_markings.pdf

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/chemistry/lschemtoxicgas.htm

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/chemistry/lschemrefrig.htm

7. Is the location of manuals/instructions for each piece of equipment known? 8. Are the belt guards in place on all pumps, etc? 9. Solvent stills with water-reactive drying agents

Are solvent stills clearly labeled with the solvent name and drying reagent? Ensure water-flow monitor are installed that would automatically shut off the heating mantles in the event of cooling water

loss (pic with arrow). Periodically test monitors by shutting down the water flow to verify the system is functioning properly. They are available commercially. We strongly recommend this important safety device be adopted. Fires associated with stills are not uncommon, including the $3M fire at UCI in 2001.

Ensure secondary containment pans are beneath the stills. In the event of a system leak this should capture any leakage and prevent the solvent from spreading out and finding an ignition source.

Quenching Solvent Stills -The quenching of used still-pots is potentially dangerous but can be done safely if appropriate precautions are taken. "See EH&S Fact Sheet on still quenching"

· Pressurized Systems - Inspect and test all high pressure vessels regularly per the owner’s manual requirements. Each vessel should have a use-log of: experiment conditions, dates of runs, testing/maintenance history, etc. in order to track the vessel’s life-expectancy. Pressure vessels must include a functional over-pressurization rupture disk to prevent a catastrophic vessel failure.

General Safety Concerns

1. Has EH&S posted outside the lab an emergency information contact sign, indicating the hazards within, responsible persons and phone numbers? Is the information correct? Call EH&S to update (x-8243).

2. Has the UCSB Campus Emergency Flip Chart been posted in the work area? Has the, Building-Specific

Emergency Information section page been completed?

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http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/factsheets/Qenching_Stills.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/pdfs/NewDoorsign2014.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/homepage/hprsc/203655_Emerg_FlipChart.pdf

3. Are rooms containing regulated hazardous substances, such as infectious and radioactive materials, posted with warning/caution signs and appropriate authorizations?

4. Are aisles free of obstructions? Minimum clearance for lab aisles is 2 ft. 5. Do work areas have adequate ventilation and illumination? To prevent suffocation, verify that fresh air is supplied

to cold/hot rooms that are used as work areas. Check emergency door release and alarm mechanisms. 6. Are fire extinguishers functional (plastic seal and metal pin intact and dry powder units show pressure)? Are the extinguishers located on their wall hooks? Is the area in front of the extinguishers accessible? 7. Are food and beverages kept out of chemical work areas and out of laboratory refrigerators? 8. Is everyone familiar with the UCSB Laboratory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy? Minimum attire:

Full length pants (or equivalent) and closed toe/heel shoe attire must be worn at all times by all workers who are occupying or entering a laboratory/technical area. Unless exceptions have been determined per policy. For more PPE information, including glove reference charts, click link.

a. Any extra or unwanted lab coats in the laboratory? To recycle unwanted coats, drop them into a designated

bin located in the same locations as the existing coat laundering stations.

9. Have all respirator and dusk mask users been certified through the EH&S UCSB Respiratory Protection Program?

10. Is the level of housekeeping in the lab satisfactory? WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR LAB:

- No hazardous materials stored on floor and away from the edge of benches - Aisles, secondary exits and corridors kept clear - Keep lab benches and hoods as uncluttered as possible.

- Glassware that is scattered on benches and out in the open clutters working areas, is easily broken, will not stay clean, and, if dirty, may be confused for clean glassware and could potentially negate any viable research. 11. Lab doors are fire-rated and therefore cannot be propped open with a wedge or other device. Discontinue use of these, or SB County Fire may confiscate them and cite the University. 12. Secure your highly hazardous materials, e.g. highly toxic gas, radiation, select biological agents. Ensure the lab door(s), freezers, refrigerators, storage cabinets, etc. with these materials are locked whenever the lab is unattended.

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http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/fire/firersc/fstraining.html

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/lc_links/Personal-Protective-Equipment.pdf

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/lsppe.htm

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/files/docs/chp/Lab_Coat_Laundry_Locations.pdf

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/ih/ihrsc/respprot.html

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/ih/ihrsc/respprot.html

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/factsheets/Housekeeping_FS31.pdf

Electrical Safety

1. Check electrical equipment and inspect for frayed cords and damaged connections? Electrical tape is prohibited. 2. Multiple outlet strips plugged directly into a wall outlet? Does the power strip have a circuit breaker?

Extension cords are not to be permanently used with power strips.

3. Are employees instructed not to use extension cords in place of permanent wiring (use allowed if only on a

temporary, immediate, basis)? Have permanent receptacles installed for long-term electricity needs.

Ensure extension cords are 14-gauge (heavy duty) at a minimum, and temporarily servicing only one appliance or fixture?

Ensure extension cord is plugged directly into receptacle. Extension cords should never be used plugged end-to-end; use the proper length cord.

If extension cords are used, ensure cords are not running through walls, ceiling or doors?

4. Are cord guards provided across an aisle or other passageway to prevent tripping? 5. Is the electrical equipment grounded (three-prong plugs) or double insulated? – Are 3-prong plugs only used for 3-prong receptacles, and never altered to fit into an outlet? 6. Are Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters in place where electrical outlets are in use within 6 feet of water? Ensure GFCI’s are working properly by using the “test” button. 7. Are all electrical boxes, panels and receptacles covered to protect against electrocution? 8. Are control switches, circuit breakers and electrical panels free of obstructions? These items must be accessible

at all times. 9. Are high voltage control panels and access doors posted?

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Seismic Safety

1. Do shelves used for chemical storage have seismic restraining devices (e.g. lip, wire or bungee cord) installed to prevent chemicals from falling? Is all valuable or hazardous equipment seismically anchored?

Visit web links for securing lab instruments & appliances:

Earthquake Restraint System for Optical Tables

Securing Your Stuff

2. Are cabinets, chemical shelves and furniture over 42 inches in height braced against walls to prevent their falling over in the event of an earthquake?

3. Is overhead storage of heavy objects minimized and restrained?

Administrative

(Note: these training requirements must be met by supervisors to satisfy their personal regulatory obligations and reduce their liability)

1. Per UCSB policy the Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety orientation is required for all new UCSB lab workers before lab access is granted. Verify everyone has attended either the live or online course.

2. Ensure everyone has gone through the Laboratory Hazard Assessment Tool (LHAT)? The LHAT provides a summary report of hazards present in the laboratory and the PPE recommended for laboratory workers. The LHAT must be updated as hazards change, and at least once every 12 months, irrespective of changes to hazards or personnel. 3. Has each lab member completed the Training Needs Assessment form? Supervisors are responsible for conducting and documenting the laboratory training needs assessment per policy. 4. Ensure all lab personnel are familiar with the following:

How to access Safety Data Sheets (formerly MSDS)? Know the location of the emergency eyewash/shower station? The Emergency Assembly Point for your building? The location of the nearest fire alarm pull station? The three basic types of fire extinguishers and their applicability? The location/availability of first aid kits within the building? The location of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED), available in some departments? The location of the circuit breaker box? The location/purpose of your building’s Safety Corner bulletin board? The identity of your Department Safety Rep? The availability/purpose of the UCSB Hazard Reporting Form?

Any questions, please call X-8243.

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http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/emergency/lsemergseismic.htm

http://www.newport.com/ERS-Series-Optical-Table-Earthquake-Restraints/1006228/1033/info.aspx

http://earthquakecountry.org/step1/index.html

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/lc_links/Lab-Safety-Training.pdf

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/4DAction/WebCourseSessionList

https://ehs.ucop.edu/lhat/

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/lc_links/Training-Needs-Assessment.pdf

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/lc_links/Lab-Safety-Training.pdf


http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/fire/firersc/firepdf/EAP2_06.pdf

http://www.ilpi.com/safety/extinguishers.html

http://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/emergency/FirstAidSupplies2.htm

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/dsr

http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/iipp/iipprsc/iippforms/hazrptform.pdf



Appendix E: MRL Injury Illness Prevention Plan

MRL Injury & Illness Prevention Plan: accessed 5/13/15 http://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/mrl-injury-illness-prevention-plan

Materials Research Laboratory Combined

Injury & Illness Prevention Plan and Hazard Communication Plan

Prepared by Joe Doyle

This document is formally adopted by the Materials Research Laboratory.

Dr. Philip Pincus Acting Director

January 20, 1998

It is the policy of the Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) that all persons working under our auspices are entitled to as safe a work environment as possible. It is also our policy that all health, safety, and environmental protection regulations and good practice are to be followed by all persons working within the MRL.

This combined Injury & Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) and Hazard Communication Plan

(HCP) spell out our specific commitments to this goal. The following policies apply to all persons working in the MRL Building and otherwise

working under the auspices of the MRL, including Faculty, Staff, Post Doctoral Researchers, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Researchers, Summer Interns, and paid student helpers. All of these people will be referred to as employees.

The following people hold the offices specified in this document. Director: Dr. Craig Hawker Acting Director: Dr. Philip Pincus Hazard Communication Coordinator(HCC): Amanda Strom Management Services Officer (MSO) & Alternate Hazard Communication Coordinator:

Joni Schwartz Chemistry Laboratory Development Engineer: Amanda Strom Spectroscopy Laboratory Development Engineer: Joe Sachleben X-Ray Laboratory Development Engineer: Youli Li Injury & Illness Prevention Plan Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations specifies eight specific topics that must be

addressed by every employer in California as part of the required IIPP. In the following

http://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/mrl-injury-illness-prevention-plan



the MRL adopts specific policies to meet the demands of Title 8 and to protect the people working under the MRL.

Authority & Responsibility The Director of the MRL has the authority and responsibility to carry out the terms of this

plan. The Director delegates authority for implementation of this plan to the departmental Hazard Communication Coordinator (HCC) and the departmental Management Service Officer (MSO).

Compliance with Safe Work Practices The Director, the HCC, and the MSO are responsible to see to it that all safe work practices

are followed at the MRL. The Principal Investigators and laboratory Development Engineers are responsible to see

to it that work within their laboratories follow safe work practice. Each person working at the MRL is responsible to understand the nature and hazards of

their work and to take all necessary and prudent precautions. Communicating Safety Issues The MRL will make sure that employees become knowledgeable about health and safety

issues, practices, and protections through the following practices: 1. A Safety Bulletin Board will be maintained in Room 2042 on the second floor of the

MRL Building. 2. All persons working within MRL laboratories are required to attend the EH&S

Laboratory Safety Class at least once while at UCSB. 3. Employees are required to read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and/or

other references for all potential hazardous materials that they may come in contact with. The HCC will maintain reference materials including Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, the Merck Index, and hard copies of some MSDS. Computers for the downloading of MSDS are available to everyone. MSDS may be found on the Internet at http://ehs.ucsb.edu/units/labsfty/labrsc/chemistry/lschemmsds.htm

4. Research group meetings should address safety issues whenever helpful. 5. New employees shall be introduced to the MRL laboratories by more senior

employees. 6. New or continuing employees are not to begin new procedures until they have

been checked out on the apparatus or process by a more experienced team member and/or they have comprehensively studied the required operation and its hazards.

Identifying Work Place Hazards Whenever an unsafe situation is discovered it should be reported to the Laboratory

Development Engineer, the Principal Investigator, and/or the HCC.



Campus EH&S is to periodically inspect each MRL Laboratory and work place for hazards.

The results of these inspections will be transmitted in written form to the MRL MSO, HCC, and Principal Investigators by EH&S.

Laboratory Development Engineers are to review laboratory safety practice and hardware

periodically. Hazard Report Forms are to be available on the Safety Bulletin Board in Room 2042 of the

MRL Building. These forms may be used anonymously. Procedures for Investigating Injuries and Illness Any injury to an employee requires the following response:

1. Any employee injured on the job must report the injury to their supervisor, the MSO, or the HCC as soon as possible after the injury.

2. The HCC is to investigate the nature and cause of the injury. 3. EH&S may also investigate the nature and cause of the injury. 4. The "Employee Claim for Worker's Compensation Benefits Form" must be given or

mailed to the injured employee within one working day from the time when the injury is reported to the employer. The employee has the option of filling out and returning this form to the MSO.

5. The injured employee's supervisor, usually the Principal Investigator or the MSO, is required to complete the "Report of Injury to Employee Form" within 24 hours of the injury and give it to the MSO.

6. The MSO will forward all injury report forms to the Campus Business Services Office and EH&S as specified in the Worker's Compensation Claim Report Procedure.

All forms may be obtained from the Campus Business Service Office at x4440, from the

HCC, or from the MSO. Procedures for Correcting Unsafe or Unhealthy Conditions Whenever an unsafe condition is discovered the Laboratory Development Engineer, the

Principal Investigator, and/or the HCC should take timely steps to mitigate or eliminate the hazard.

If the unsafe condition poses an immediate hazard to life or health the affected area must

be evacuated. If the unsafe condition does not pose an immediate threat, it should be mitigated through

improved training, improved procedures, engineering controls, alternative materials, administrative controls, and/or personal protective devices.



Safety & Health Training Each supervisor is responsible to see to it that all employees under their direction have

received appropriate training for the assigned tasks. Each supervisor must also document that such training has occurred.

It is most important that each employee hear their supervisor say that they truly expect

the employee to work in a safe and environmentally responsible way even if that requires that work will take more time and/or cost more money.

Record Keeping & Documentation The MRL HCC and MSO will see to it that records are kept of safety training, laboratory

inspection, and actions taken in response to laboratory inspections. Hazard Communication Program Most of the requirements for the HCP are covered in the IIPP above. Additional policies of the MRL follow.

• Individual supervisors have the primary responsibility for implementing and assuring compliance with the HCP within their work areas. Usually the supervisor will be the Principal Investigator.

• The primary focus of the program is to identify all hazardous substances used in the workplace and to identify those employees who may be exposed to hazardous substances so that appropriate training and mitigation occurs and accidents are avoided.

• Each supervisor is responsible to identify those work areas and procedures which involve the potential use of or exposure to hazardous substances; and ensure that all employees in those areas are fully aware of the specific hazards and mitigation measures.

• All hazardous substances used in each work area are to be identified and inventoried. A paper copy of the full inventory will be posted on or near the Safety Bulletin Board. Digital copies will be available from the HCC to MRL personnel or other responsible parties on request.

• Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used in the workplace are to be available for any employee to review at the Hazard Communication Coordinator's office. Such review may be over the Internet. The MRL acknowledges that MSDSs are required by law and are often technically deficient, therefore, other chemical safety reference data shall be kept at the HCC's office.

All employees using or potentially exposed to hazardous substances shall be trained in

working safely with those hazards. New employees must be trained prior to their beginning work with the materials. Existing employees must be trained regarding the introduction of new hazardous materials into the workplace prior to using new hazardous materials. Such training may consist of verbal instructions, safety classes, reading assignments, group discussions, or other activity as assigned by the supervisor. The training shall include the following:



That the Department's written Hazard Communication Program, Injury and Illness

Prevention Program, and Emergency Action Plan are posted near the Safety Bulletin Board and that they may be obtained from the HCC.

Physical and health effects of the hazardous substances to which employees may be exposed.

Methods and techniques (e.g., instrumentation) used to determine the presence of hazardous substances.

Protective measures to be implemented (e.g., work practices, personal protective equipment).

Emergency and first aid procedures. How to read and evaluate an MSDS or labels to properly understand appropriate hazard

information. How to find and use other chemical safety references. Requirements of the Hazard Communication Regulation (California Code of Regulations

Title 8, General Industry Safety Order 5194). Employees shall learn about this when attending EH&S's Laboratory Safety Training.

There shall be no unlabeled containers of chemical substances allowed in the workplace.

All containers must be labeled minimally with the following: 1. Name of the contents in written English, chemical symbols are not enough 2. Appropriate hazard warnings 3. The name of the person who purchased or uses the chemical 4. The expiration and target disposal date, if appropriate.

Likewise any tubing or piping carrying hazardous materials must be labeled with at least

the name of the material. Outside contractors working at the MRL must be informed about any potential chemical or

physical hazards to which their workers may be exposed.

Appendix F: UCSB Report of Injury to Employee/Student Form

This appendix reproduces the UCSB Report of Injury to Employee/Student form

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University of California, Santa Barbara INCIDENT REPORT Workers’ Compensation Program (For reporting work-related injuries/illnesses)

CALL 1-877-682-7778 (toll free, 24 hours a day) to report the injury

This report is to be completed when an occupational injury, illness or incident occurs, or a job-related illness develops gradually (e.g., tendonitis) as a result of UCSB employment. If the employee is unable to complete or sign the form, the supervisor or department representative must complete it on their behalf. If you have any questions, please call the Workers’ Compensation Office at 893-4440, or visit our website at http://www.workcomp.ucsb.edu/.

Incidents must be reported within 24 hours of knowledge Fax completed form to:

Workers’ Compensation 805-893-8521

Note: Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) must be notified immediately if any of the following occurs: worker fatality, inpatient hospitalization, loss of any body part (e.g., fingertip), or serious injury, at: 805-893-3194

EMPLOYEE INFORMATION Employee’s Name (Last, First): Employee ID # (9 digits):

Local Address, City, State, Zip:

Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone:

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Department Name: Job Title/Title Code:

Supervisor’s Name: Supervisor’s Work Phone #: Supervisor’s Email Address:

Hours Worked: Hours per Day: Days per Week: Hours x Days = Total Hours per Week:

Employment Status (at time of injury) Part Time Limited Full Time

% Time ______________________________

From _______________ to _______________ Current Gross Wages/Salary: $______________________________ Per: Hour Month Other __________________________________________________________

Does employee have other employment? Yes No If “Yes”, where: ____________________________________________________

INCIDENT INFORMATION

Date of Incident:

Time of Incident: _____________am pm

Time Began Work: _____________am pm

Time Stopped Work: ______________am pm

Location of Incident: (Street, building, room):

What was the employee doing just before the incident occurred? (Describe activity, tools, equipment, materials, etc.) What happened? (Describe in detail how the incident occurred) List the body part(s) injured and type of injury: (e.g., Right index finger, skin cut)

Is this a new injury? Yes No If “No”, please indicate date of original injury: ________________________________________________

I, the injured employee, herein certify the information above is true and to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Employee: Date:

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SUPERVISOR COMPLETES THIS SECTION

Date Incident Reported:

Incident Reported To:

Did employee lose time from work? Yes No Unknown – If “Yes”, first day of lost time:_______________________________________

Description by supervisor. How did the incident occur? What was the activity and any tools, equipment, or materials employee was using? Were there witnesses to this incident? Unknown No Yes – If “yes”, witness name(s) and phone number(s): Did equipment malfunction cause the incident? Yes No If “yes” remove equipment from use, tag for identification, secure it, and notify EH&S at 805-893-5288.

TYPE OF INCIDENT

Burns/Abrasions/Bites/Lacerations Slip and Fall Struck at/by Exposure Physical Movement/Sprain/Strain/Trip Repetitive Motion Stress Vehicle

1. CONTRIBUTING CONDITIONS 2. CONTRIBUTING BEHAVIORS 3. PREVENTIVE ACTION

Equipment or tool defect/failure Equipment or tool unavailable Ergonomic factors Lighting/temperature/ventilation Procedure lacking or unclear Training lacking or incomplete Uneven/slippery surface Work area set-up/arrangement Work area clutter None Other (list below):

Assistive device not used Failure to get assistance Improper body position/motion Improper tool/equipment used Inattention Lack of communication Procedure not followed Protective equipment not worn Rushing or hurried Safety features of devices bypassed Other (list below):

Supervisor will: Develop/revise safety procedures Maintain good housekeeping Maintain tools/equipment Post safety signs Provide protective equipment Remove equipment from use Request ergonomic evaluation Request task safety analysis Schedule safety training Other (list below):

MEDICAL CARE

Was the employee referred for medical care?

YES Occupational Med. Ctr. Emergency Room Other: __________________________________________________________ NO Declined treatment at this time Reporting only and/or departmental minimal first aid

TRANSITIONAL/MODIFIED WORK In the event employee has work restrictions, the supervisor/department representative will be contacted to develop a temporary modified or alternate work plan. For more information visit: http://www.hr.ucsb.edu/disability/transitional-work-program

NOTE: COMPLETING THIS FORM IS NOT AN ADMISSION OF UNIVERSITY LIABILITY Department Representative Who Completed This Form: Date:

Email Address: Phone Number:

FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION USE ONLY

Notes: Date updated in iVos: ______________________ By: _______________________

DWC Sent: Yes No Copy to: Disability Ergo IRP Other ________________________________________



Appendix G: Other Resources

http://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/general-safety-guidelines

UCDavis SafetyNet: http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/snfn/safetynets • Identification and Segregation of Chemical Waste

http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/snfn/safetynets/snml/sn43/SN43pdf • Peroxide Formation in Chemicals

http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/snfn/safetynets/snml/sn23/SN23pdf • Guidelines for Disposal of Chemical Waste

http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/snfn/safetynets/snml/sn8/SN8pdf • Compressed Gas Safety

http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/snfn/safetynets/snml/sn60/SN60pdf • Nanotechnology: Guidelines for Safe Research Practices

http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/snfn/safetynets/snml/sn132/SN132pdf • Partial List of Incompatible Chemicals

http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/snfn/safetynets/snml/sn4/SN4pdf • Procedures for Safe Use of Pyrophoric/Water Reactive Reagents

http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/snfn/safetynets/snml/sn135/SN135pdf • Safe use of Nitric Acid

http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/snfn/safetynets/snml/sn14/SN14pdf

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Lab-Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan

The following individuals have reviewed and understood the preceding Lab-specific Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Lab Supervisor: ________________ Name Signature Date