Unknown chemicals are a particular problem in laboratories. Mysterious chemicals often hide in labs for years before lab personnel notice the unidentified items. However, steps can be taken to rectify ...

Purity of laboratory chemicals play an important role in pharmaceutical industry, especially for drug design, development and understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of drug delivery.

Most colleges and universities generate hazardous waste and therefore are regulated as hazardous waste generators. Chemical use in laboratories results in the need for disposal of mixed solvents, ...

All laboratories are required to maintain an up-to-date chemical inventory using the SciShield Database. This inventory is essential for safety, regulatory compliance, and emergency response. Labs are ...

The Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) has developed a Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) for the University. The Chemical Hygiene Plan describes the University’s policies and procedures for ...

All hazardous chemical waste containers must be labeled with the contents. Labels are available and instructions are listed on the back. Failure to list the contents can lead to a material becoming an ...