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Make a spill kit for a particular class of chemicals Biological, radioactive material, reactive, acidic, basic, etc. Components Adsorbents Inert material to soak up spill • • Floor dry for oil Activated charcoal for thiols Vermiculite or sand for reactives Sodium bicarbonate to neutralize acid • Wipes, mats, rolls for most lab spills Absorbents Inert material to soak up spill “Hazmat” made of polypropylene (compatible with HF, Nitric, Solvents etc) Ex. “New Pig” brand • Pillows, socks, and booms are for large (>5 gallons) spills • Avoid plain paper towels, especially with oxidizers www. jst. umn. edu Image source: http: //www. newpig. com/pig/US/pig-hazmat-pad-mat 301? cm_cat=shop_by_product http: //www. newpig. com/wcsstore/New. Pig. USCatalog. Asset. Store/Attachment/documents/ccg/HAZMAT. pdf http: //www. anr. state. vt. us/dec/wastediv/rcra/Spill. Kit. FAQ. htm 2

Make a spill kit for a particular class of chemicals Components, continued Containers For used materials • Ziplock bags • Plastic containers or jar • Bucket (5 -gallon) Barrier Signs To guard or block the area • CAUTION tape • Do not enter signs Special PPE & Tools For use during clean up & to minimize exposure • PPE- Extra Gloves that cover forearm & other as indicated in SDS of chemical • Tools- Tongs, Mini dust pan & brush Special To • Bleach for biological spill decontaminate • Lift away spray for radioactive Cleaners www. jst. umn. edu http: //chemical-safety. com/documents/labpro. html 3

Think about Where - Best location to for the spill kit? - Easily accessed? - Relocate? - Add additional? Prior to experiment • Check SDS’s • Know the largest container of material you will be handling / the max volume of hazardous material – What volume you could safely clean up? – Do you have (large) enough clean up materials? www. jst. umn. edu 4