Chemical Handling

Inventory

• Chemical inventory is used to keep track of chemicals that you and your faculty supervisor purchase, use, store or ship.
• The link to update your supervisor’s inventory is found here: https://www.uaf.edu/safety/industrial-hygiene/laboratory-safety/chem-gas/chemical-inventory/.
• When chemicals are purchased through UAF, the initial inventory is normally done by the Facilities Coordinator.
• Updating the faculty specific chemical inventory is the responsibility of the faculty member or an assigned individual working in the lab.

Storage

• ALL chemicals must be segregated based on compatibility in order to prevent dangerous chemical reactions that result in serious harm to users.
• Follow the NFPA rating found on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or here: https://www.uaf.edu/safety/industrial-hygiene/laboratory-safety/chem-gas/safety-data-sheet/

Use

• When handling hazardous chemicals, it is incumbent upon you to read the handling protocols for your chemicals. You can go to the SDS provided by the Distributor/Manufacturer. You can also find information here: https://www.uaf.edu/safety/industrial-hygiene/laboratory-safety/chem-gas/

Disposal

• All used or surplus chemicals have a specific method for disposal. Refer to the SDS for information or contact Richard Deck at 907-474-5617 redeck@alaska.edu. If you are disposing of a hazardous chemical, request pick up here (see right sidebar): https://www.uaf.edu/safety/industrial-hygiene/laboratory-safety/chem-gas/chemical-inventory/