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www. jst. umn. edu “Chemicals of Interest” Collaborating with DEHS for the proper acquisition, use, and disposal of drugs of abuse, explosive compounds, known chemical warfare agents, precursors to these compounds, and various toxic gases

What are “Chemicals of Interest”? • Drugs of abuse, explosive compounds, known chemical warfare agents, precursors to these compounds, and various toxic gases • DEHS has comprised a list of these compounds available as a pdf document at: www. dehs. umn. edu/PDFs/chemical_poster. pdf • These compounds MUST be purchased only through UStores and CANNOT be purchased using a P-card • DEHS MUST also be notified if you intend to purchase any of these compounds • Depending upon the quantity you wish to purchase various federal agencies such as DHS or DEA must also be notified www. jst. umn. edu

When do the federal agencies get notified? • If you purchase a quantity that exceeds the Screening Threshold Quantity(STQ) for the compound established by the Dept. of Homeland Security (This will mainly apply to chemical warfare agents and explosive compounds) • If you purchase a compound that requires a federal license to possess(This will mainly apply to drugs of abuse) www. jst. umn. edu

Why do federal agencies get notified? • Due to the nature of most of the compounds in the list, federal agencies are required to verify that the purchaser has a valid license to possess the compounds and proper security to store the compounds(e. g. a safe bolted to the floor) • DEHS should be able to provide you with the compounds and the quantities that require a license(STQ) and/or notification to the federal agency www. jst. umn. edu

Working with DEHS • Notify DEHS of the compounds and quantities you wish to purchase • Review the MSDS for each compound to determine the appropriate PPE and notify DEHS • DEHS will provide you with any further requirements to handle these compounds www. jst. umn. edu

Take Home Message • Keep DEHS Informed if you are planning to use any of the “chemicals of interest” • If these chemicals are available as reference standards, purchase them instead of the undissolved compound • Read the MSDS www. jst. umn. edu

Important Points of contact • Questions about “Chemicals of Interest”: – Brian Brosnan bros 0020@umn. edu • DEHS CHEM/CEMS Dept. contact: – Anna Englund www. jst. umn. edu engl 0131@umn. edu