With the waste streams that will be placed in it. The container must be able to be capped, sealed or closed. Management for more information on managing corrosive waste streams.ĭo Not use containers that are old, dented, damaged, leaking or cracked. DO NOT store or accumulate bulk liquid corrosive chemical waste in any other container. Waste and vent under emergency conditions. These containers are specially designed for corrosive chemical Please try to purchase containers that meet the following requirements:įor bulk corrosive liquid waste streams, use the Justrite Safety Containers for Waste Disposal. Nalgene containers are compatible with most chemical wastes, but there are a few waste streams that should not be accumulated in these containers.ĭO Not Use glass, plastic-coated glass or other re-used reagent chemical bottles to store or accumulate bulk liquid chemical waste.Įxamples of chemical that should not be stored in Nalgene containers:Ĭertain types of Nalgene containers work best for DEHS' operations. These containers will be returned within a week to the lab and are available from most laboratory supply companies and theĬampus storerooms.
Use a Low Density Polyethylene Nalgene container. For bulk solvent and aqueous liquid waste streams Once it is determined that chemical waste will be generated, a container must be selected prior to waste generation. Brake/Transmission/Power Steering Fluids.Uncured Resins(Phenolic, Epoxy, Styrene, etc.).
Equipment and apparatus containing hazardous waste.Contaminated syringes, needles, GC syringes, razor blades, pasteur pipettes, pipette tips.Photographic film processing solutions and chemicals.Intermediates and by-products generated from research & educational experiments.Unused and surplus reagent grade chemicals.If there are any questions on whether a material must be managed through the chemical waste management program, contactĮxamples of Chemical Waste include, but are not limited to: Waste in an environmentally sound manner. To reduce its long-term liability, the University is proactive in managing all of its chemical These sources will tell you if you have a chemical waste that needs special disposal. Consult your Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Product Data Sheet or Label for a list of constituents. In accordance with procedures set up by the Department of Environmental Health & Safety.Ĭhemical waste is a broad term and encompasses many types of materials. University Policy 7-18 states that all University of Delaware personnel must manage all chemical and hazardous waste in compliance with these federal and state regulations and University of Delaware are designed to meet or exceed these regulations and assure compliance. All policies and practices developed by the
#Laboratory waste treatment code
Management practices and compliance are outlined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations and the Delaware Rules Governing Hazardous Waste. DEFINITION OF CHEMICAL WASTE, Step 1Ĭhemical waste is defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
Between 19, over twelve million dollars in fines have been levied against University and Colleges for hazardous waste and otherĮnvironmental violations, leading the EPA to question waste management at educational institutions. These regulations have severe monetary andĬivil penalties associated with them. Regulations that require all generators of chemical waste receive training and follow proper waste management and disposal procedures. Proper chemical management is necessary to protect the health and safety of the University and surrounding communities and the environment. Laboratory Chemical Waste Management Procedures INTRODUCTION
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