Chemical Inventory, Storage and Handling

Chemical Inventory
 

• Each PI/Lab Manager is required to maintain an inventory of chemicals stored and produced
  in their laboratory.
• Laboratories can use the SBU EHS Chemical Inventory form or any other template that
  includes full chemical name, CAS number, Manufacturer Name.
• Nitric acid is one of the chemicals of interest regulated by DHS and a separate inventory
  must be maintained (
  Nitric Acid Security Plan).

Chemical Storage and Handling 

• Label all chemicals: Make sure all labels are legible and in good condition. Unknown
  chemicals can be expensive to dispose of.
• Label chemical storage areas.
• Store chemicals in cabinets and on shelving provided for such storage.
• Do not store incompatible chemicals in close proximity to each other.
• Provide secondary containment for liquids that can contain 100 percent of your largest
  container or 10 percent of total volume whichever is greatest
  40 CFR 264.175.
• Avoid storing chemicals in the fume hood or under the sink.
• Keep containers closed unless you are dispensing a chemical or adding to the container.

Related Documents

Chemical Storage Guide 

Chemical Inventory Template