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Chemicals Management Emergency Procedure
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Laboratory-Chemicals Management
Emergency Procedure
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Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Background ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Purpose ............................................................................................................................. 4
2. Chemicals Spill Guideline.................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Scope............................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Table 1: Chemical class example ..................................................................................... 4
2.2 Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................. 5
2.3 Description ...................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.1 Minor Chemical Spill ....................................................................................... 5
2.3.2 Major Chemical Spill ....................................................................................... 5
2.4 Spill Control ................................................................................................................... 6
2.4.1 Emergency procedure for major chemical spill ............................................... 6
2.4.1.1 Evacuate ........................................................................................................ 6
2.4.1.2 Confine .......................................................................................................... 6
2.4.1.3 Reporting ....................................................................................................... 6
2.4.1.4 Secure ............................................................................................................ 6
Table 2: Reference .................................................................................................... 6
2.5 General Spill Clean Up Procedures (Minor spills) ......................................................... 7
2.5.1 Liquid spills - clean up .................................................................................... 7
2.5.1.1 Non-flammable liquid ................................................................................. 7
2.5.1.2 Flammable Liquid Spills .............................................................................. 7
2.5.2 Solid Spills - clean up ....................................................................................... 8
2.6 Chemical Spill Response Guideline ............................................................................... 8
2.6 Table 3: Spill control procedure ......................................................................... 8
2.7 Spill Control Special Procedures .................................................................................... 9
a. Hydrochloric Acid/Sulphuric and Nitric Acid ..................................................... 9
b. White or Yellow Phosphorus.............................................................................. 9
c. Bromide ............................................................................................................... 9
d. Hydrofluoric Acid .............................................................................................. 9
e. Mercury ............................................................................................................... 9
2.8 Special Emergency Treatment ........................................................................................ 9
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) contamination ......................................................................... 9
2.9 Chemical Spill Kit Contents ........................................................................................ 10
3.0 Table-4 Roles and Responsibilities .............................................................................. 11
Table 5-Appendix......................................................................................................... 12
Table 6-Laboratory Chemical Consumable Matrix ...................................................... 12
NFPA-Diamond symbol ............................................................................................... 13
List of Laboratory Chemical Consumable with Hazard Matrix ................................... 14
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1.
Introduction
1.1
Background
In this Specification chemicals are defined as all liquid, gaseous and solid substances, which
are used in all UIK laboratories both interior and coast. All laboratory chemicals are
registered and provided with SHOC cards, MSDS or in case of registered lab chemicals
covered by label and laboratory chemical safety book.
Chemical emergencies involving hazardous materials in laboratories can be risk to human
health or the environment. Possible emergencies include:
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fires and explosions
chemical spills or leaks
releases of airborne hazardous chemicals outside the fume hood
Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to describe practices and procedures of spill control which will
be applied and followed by UIK laboratories staffs and third party staffs working with
hazardous chemicals in PDO operating and stand alone laboratories. In order to protect them
from potential health and physical hazards presented by chemicals used in the workplace,
and to keep chemical exposures below specified limits.
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Chemicals Spill Guideline
2.1
Scope
In this guideline chemicals are defined as all liquid, gases and solid substances which are
used within UIK laboratories. Chemicals used in laboratory are categorised as:
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Acids – Including Hydrofluoric acid
Alkaline (Bases)
Flammable liquids – Organic Solvents
Poisonous substances - [Carbon Disulfide (CDS)]*
Oxidizing agents - Hydrogen Peroxide
Other Reagents/Indicators - EDTA
Liquefied Gasses (Cryogenic gas) such as Propane and Butane (can spill as liquid
and evaporate into gas)
Mercury
( * Reference Procedure CDS HabHab project)
Table 1: Chemical classes’ example.
Chemical Class
Example
Strong Acids - Any acid that is concentrated enough to
fume or emit acid gases
Fuming Sulphuric Acid
Nitric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrofluoric Acid
Perchloric Acid
Strong Bases - Any base that is concentrated enough to
emit vapours
Ammonium Hydroxide
Poison by Inhalation - Any chemical that readily emits
Phosphorous Oxychloride
vapours / gases at normal temperature and pressure that are Hydrogen Sulphide
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extremely toxic by inhalation
Carbon disulphide CS2
Reactive - Any chemical that is sensitive to air, water,
shock, friction and/or temperature
Sodium Hydride
Lithium Aluminium hydride
Phosphorus Metal
Organic Peroxides
Pyrophoric Iron Sulphide
Mercury - Any mercury compound
Metallic Mercury
Mercury Salts
Aqueous Mercury Solutions
Extremely Toxic - Any chemical that is readily absorbed
through the skin and is extremely toxic at small
concentrations
Benzene
Sodium Cyanide
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Roles and Responsibilities
The range and quantity of hazardous substances used in laboratories require preplanning to
respond safely to chemical spills. Therefore, Laboratory Supervisors should ensure that
emergency preparedness measures appropriate to the hazards in the laboratory are put into
place and that lab workers are familiar with the locations and use of those measures. Minor
chemical spill is one that the laboratory staffs are capable of handling safely, without the
assistance of Safety and Emergency Personnel. Every laboratory chemist should be
knowledgeable in handling such minor spills. Spill kits with instructions, absorbents,
reactants, and protective equipment should be available to clean up minor spills. At any time
the spill kits are to be fully operational and after use of a spill kit, the used material is to be
replaced immediately.
Note that only Safety and Emergency Personnel are authorised to execute major chemical
spill clean-up operations.
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Description
Chemical spills can be described into two major groups.
Minor spills and major spills. Minor spill in general are less than 1 litre, while Major spill
are above 2 litres.
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Minor Chemical Spill
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Major Chemical Spill
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If the situation is not health-threatening and trained lab chemist and proper clean-up
equipment are on hand, the trained lab chemist (Buddy) may clean-up the spill and
dispose of waste materials properly.
However, even under seemingly safe conditions, it is recommended that laboratory
supervisor be consulted to be sure that the right steps are being taken to clean-up the
spill.
Where a major spill has occurred or there is a health-threatening situation, immediately
evacuate the laboratory floor or building (whatever is appropriate), shut doors to the
area and alert those in the vicinity to do the same. If necessary, pull the nearest fire
alarm and evacuate the building.
From a remote location, immediately call the PDO emergency line 5555
Have person knowledgeable of incident and laboratory supervisor assist emergency
personnel.
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Spill control
Note that the majority of chemical spills can be prevented or minimized by:
 Maintaining a neat and organized work area
 Performing a laboratory procedure review prior to conducting new experimental
procedures
 Storing liquid chemicals in secondary containment plastic container
 Keeping reagent chemical containers sealed or closed at all times, except when
removing contents
 Ordering reagent chemicals in plastic or plastic coated glass containers whenever
possible
 Using secondary containment to store and move chemicals.
2.4.1
Emergency procedure for major chemical spill
2.4.1.1
Evacuate
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Leave the spill area; alert others on spill area and direct/assist them in leaving.
Without endangering yourself; remove victims to fresh air, remove contaminated
clothing and flush contaminated body and eyes for 15 minutes. If anyone has been
injured or exposed to toxic chemicals or harmful vapours, call 5555 and seek medical
attention immediately.
Confine
Close doors and isolate the area. Prevent non-trained staff from entering the spill area.
Report
After reaching the safe area, call emergency 5555
Report that this is an emergency; provide your name, phone and location: location of
spill, the name and amount of chemical spilled; extent of injuries; safety route to the
spill.
Muster your team and when required report condition of assembled staff
Stay by phone and emergency team will advice through you as soon as possible.
Emergency team will clean up or stabilize spills, which are considered high hazard (fire,
health or reactivity hazard).
In the case of a small spill and low hazard situation, Laboratory supervisor will advise
you on what precautions and protective equipment to use.
Secure
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Until emergency response personnel arrives: block off the area’s leading to the spill,
lock doors, post signs and warning tape, and alert others of the spill.
Post non critical staff in assemble area.
Post knowledgeable staff by commonly used entrances to the area to warn staff of the
situation and direct them to the safe zone. After an accident, laboratory supervisor must
prepare a complete incident report within 24 hours.
Table 2. Reference
Procedure
PR-1065
PR-1418
SP-1234
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Documents Title
Emergence Respond Procedure
HSE Procedure –Incident Notification, Analysis, Reporting
and follow up (Procedure)
Personal Protective Equipment
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2.5
General Spill Cleanup Procedures (minor spills)
In the event of a chemical spill, only trained laboratory chemist are to handle the incident.
Immediately evacuate the lab and notify laboratory supervisor if there is a possibility of an
acute respiratory hazard present or if you need assistance to clean up the spill.
Never proceed to clean up a spill if you do not know the hazards associated with the
chemical or if you are unsure of how to clean up the spill. If anyone is injured or
contaminated, immediately report to PDO emergency team and begin decontamination
measures or first aid, if trained.
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Use the personal protective equipment from the spill kit; splash goggles and nitrile/Silver
Shield with combination gloves.
Always ask for assistance from laboratory supervisor/chemist. They should use splash
goggles, nitrile/Silver Shield in combination with gloves.
Make sure that all forms of local exhaust i.e. fume hoods, are operating. It is normally not
advisable to open the windows.
If broken glass is involved, do not pick it up with your gloved hands. Use the scoop or tongs
to place it in the bag, and then place the bag in a strong cardboard box or plastic container.
Follow the procedures provided below based on the class and type of chemical.
All tools used in the clean up need to be decontaminated (plastic scoop, tongs, etc.). Remove
all gross contamination with a wet paper towel. Dispose of the contaminated paper towels as
waste. Rinse the tools off with large amounts of water.
Dispose of the gloves as waste. Dry the tools off and place back into the spill kit along with
the splash goggles.
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Disposal of chemical spill is done as SP-1009 HSE Specification – Waste management.
Liquid Spills –clean up.
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2.5.1.1
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Non flammable liquids
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Spread the chemical spill powder over the spill starting with the edges first. This will help to
confine the spill to a smaller area. Spread enough powder over the spill to completely cover
the liquid. When the absorbent action is complete there should be no free liquid.
Use plastic scoop to ensure that the liquid was completely absorbed by the powder. Pick up
the powder with scoop and place in the polyethylene bag.
Wipe the area down with a wet paper towel. Dispose of paper towel with the waste generated
from the spill cleanup. Seal bag and disposal at designated area.
In case of a spill of Mercury a special emergency procedure should be followed.
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Flammable Liquid Spills
Control all sources of ignition.
Lay the chemical spill pads over the spill. These pads are design to suppress the vapours
emitted by a volatile liquid. Allow pads to completely soak up liquid.
Pick up pads with tongs or other device that minimizes direct contact with a gloved hand.
Place in the polyethylene bag.
Wipe the area down with a wet paper towel. Dispose of paper towel with the waste
generated from the spill cleanup. Seal bag and disposal at designated area.
Carbon Disulfide (CS2) to be specified on separate procedure.
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Solid Spills – clean up
Use the plastic scoop to place the spilled material into the polyethylene bag.
Care should be taken so as not to create dust or cause the contaminated powder to become
airborne. After the bulk of the material is cleaned up.
Wet a spill pad and wipe the area down. Place the pads into the polyethylene bag. Wipe the
area down with a wet paper towel.
Dispose of paper towel with the waste generated from the spill cleanup. Seal bag and disposal
at designated area.
Iron Sulphide contaminated materials to be specified on separate procedure.
Note: Precautions must be taken to minimize exposure to the spilled chemical. Be careful
not to step in the spilled material and track it around.
If the spill is too large for you to handle, involves more that 500 ml of any hazardous
material, listed in the table below; highly toxic, or reactive chemical is a threat to personnel,
laboratory staffs or the public; call for assistance.
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CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE GUIDELINE
Table 3- Spill Response Procedures
Major Spill
Minor Spill
In event of spill which involved the following :
In the event of a spill involving the release of a type or
quantity of a chemical which doesn’t pose an immediate
risk to health and doesn’t involve chemical contamination
to body:
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The release of type or quantity of a chemical
that poses an immediate risk to health.
Involves an uncontrolled fire or explosion
Procedure
Evacuate the building by activating the
nearest fire alarm.
Call 5555 and give details of the accident
including:
i. Location
ii. Types of hazardous material involved
and
iii. Whether there is personal injury, if the
accident involves personal injury or
chemical contamination, follow the
steps below as appropriate. At the same
time:
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Move the victim from the immediate
area of fire, explosive or spill (if this
can be done) without further injury to
the victim or you.
Locate nearest emergency eyewash or
safety shower. Remove any
contaminated clothing from the victim
and flush all areas of the body
contacted by chemicals with copious
amounts of water for 15 minutes.
Administer first aid as appropriate and
seek medical attention.
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ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
Notify laboratory supervisor and lab chemist of
the accident
Isolate the area. Close laboratory doors and
evacuate the area immediate if necessary
Remove ignition sources and unplug nearby
electrical equipment or central isolation.
Establish exhaust ventilation. Vent vapours to
outside of building only (open windows and turn
on fume hoods).
Locate spill kit.
Choose appropriate personal protective
equipment (goggles, face shield, impervious
gloves, lab coat, apron, etc.) Note: All lab
personnel MUST be properly fit tested before
using a respirator.
Confine and contain spill. Cover with
appropriate absorbent material. Acid and base
spills should be neutralized prior to cleanup.
Sweep solid material into a plastic dust pan and
place in a sealed 5 gallon container.
Wet mop spill area. Be sure to decontaminate
broom, dustpan, Put all contaminated items
(gloves, clothing) into a sealed container or
plastic bag. Bring all waste to the next Waste
Open bin
Call emergency team if spill is:
- Greater than 2 litres.
- Very toxic
- Poses a fire hazard
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SPILLS CONTROL SPECIAL PROCEDURES
a. Hydrochloric Acid/ Sulphuric and Nitric Acid
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Use Oil-Dri/Universal /Hazmat absorb pillow or dry sand.
Avoid use of Alkali Metals (lithium, sodium, magnesium, potassium)
Smother with dry sand or cover with contents from a Class “D” fire extinguisher.
Avoid contact with water.
b. White or Yellow Phosphorus
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Blanket with wet sand or wet absorbent.
c. Bromine
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Neutralize spill with a 5% solution of Sodium Thiosulfate, minimum quantity as part of
spill procedure in Laboratory.
Absorb with inert absorbent material.
d. Hydrofluoric Acid
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Special emergency treatment as below must be followed (PPE and Airway protection)
Neutralize with soda ash or lime (or absorb spill with special HF spill pillow). Avoid use
of Sodium Bicarbonate, using Sodium Bicarbonate leads to the formation of Sodium
Fluoride which considerably more toxic that Calcium Fluoride.
Absorb with inert absorbent material.
Note that: Avoid absorb pillow which contain Silicates. Silicate is incompatibility with
Hydrogen Fluoride.
e. Mercury
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Use aspirator bulb or suction device to collect mercury beads (Do not use a vacuum
cleaner).
Mop up mercury with mercury decontaminating powder.
It is advisable to monitor the area for long time to make sure no mercury is left behind.
Mercury is a long term carcinogenic agent.
For all of the above waste -Label waste with a Hazardous Chemical Waste Tag and
bring to a waste PDO designated waste disposal area. Disposal according to PDOSP-1009 HSE specification.
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SPECIAL EMERGENCY TREATMENT
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) Contamination:
a. Skin Contact
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Immediately flush with large amounts of water under an emergency shower.
Remove all clothing while under the shower. Flush skin for 5 minutes.
Apply Calcium Gluconate gel (2.5%), while wearing clean impervious gloves. (If
Calcium Gluconate gel is not available continue to flush skin until medical
personnel arrive).
Get medical attention immediately.
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b. Eye Contact
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Immediately flush eyes with water under eyewash for 15 minutes.
Get medical attention immediately.
c. Inhalation
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Remove victim to fresh air.
Get medical attention immediately. Inform medical personnel that injury involves
hydrofluoric acid and give them a copy of the material safety data sheet.
Have Oxygen and Air musk with positive pressure available.
Laboratory that uses HF should have chemical resistance suits available.
CHEMICAL SPILL KIT CONTENTS
Every laboratory that uses chemicals must have access to a spill control kit. The key to an
effective spill kit are location and content. Spill kits should be strategically located around
work areas in fixed locations so they will be easily accessible. Although most spill kit
contents are common items which may be found throughout the lab, they must be
consolidated for emergency use.
Spill kits can be purchased through most supply vendors that sell chemicals or safety
supplies. In addition, spill kits and absorbent material can be ordered through PDO Stores.
Spill kits should be checked periodically, and immediate restored after each use.
a. Absorbents:
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Universal Spill Absorbent - 1:1:1 mixture of Flor-Dri (or unscented kitty litter), Sodium
Bicarbonate and sand. This all purpose absorbent is good for most chemical spills
including solvents, acids and base. Avoid use of Sodium Bicarbonate in case of
Hydrofluoric Acid, using Sodium Bicarbonate leads to the formation of Sodium Fluoride
which is considerably more toxic that Calcium Fluoride.
Acid Spill Neutralizer - sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, or calcium carbonate.
Alkali (Base) Neutralizer - sodium bisulphate.
Solvents/Organic Liquid Absorbent - Inert absorbents such as vermiculite, clay, sand,
Flor-Dri, and Oil-Dri.
Bromine Neutralizer - 5% solution of sodium thiosulfate and inert absorbent.
Hydrofluoric Acid - HF compatible spill pillow or neutralize with lime and transfer to a
polyethylene container.
Mercury absorbent or Sulphur powder materials.
Mercury Spill Kit - Aspirator Bulb and Mercury Decontaminating Powder
Alkali Metals - Dry sand or a Class “D” Fire Extinguisher
Acid Chlorides - Oil Dri, Zorb-All, or dry sand
Organic Acid -Sodium Bicarbonate/Calcium Oxide or absorbent Pillow
Carbon Disulfide- Absorbent pillow.
b. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Goggles and Face Shield
Heavy Neoprene Gloves
Disposable Lab Coat and Corrosive Apron
Plastic Vinyl Booties
Dust Mask/Respirator (All lab personnel must be properly fit tested before using a
respirator.)
c. Clean-Up Material
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Plastic Dust Pan and Scoop
Plastic Bags (30 Gallon, 3 mil thickness) for contaminated PPE
One Plastic Bucket (5 gallon polyethylene) with lid for spill and absorbent residues
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3.0 Table -The main roles, responsibilities and accountabilities are summarised
in the table below for clarity and consistency.
Roles
Production Lab Chemist
Production Senior Chemist,
Laboratory Supervisor, Field
Chemist, CSR
Laboratory Field Focal Point
Production Chemist
Coordinator
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Responsibilities
 All laboratory activities of handling chemicals during lab analysis
and use of PPE as required.
 Preparation and storage of chemical in well ventilated area.
 Minimise excess used of chemical, reduce waste quantities and
report any default (leaking) of chemical to Laboratory Senior
Chemist.
 Understands hazards and safety of chemical before working with
chemical for instant Familiarizations of NFPA safety diamond
symbol.
 Appropriate use of Protective Personal Equipment and follow HSE
Procedure during Chemical Spills.
 Provide appropriate PPE for controlling hazards of the Chemical
used within Laboratory.
 Follow adequate procedure of Chemical storage.
 Prepare and update of Chemical inventory on regular basis.
 Routine Inspections of equipment and chemical container as well
chemical storage store.
 Provide the Local area Emergency Response team with chemical
of list and Hazards associated with chemical.
 Prepare laboratory HSE training on general chemical safety and
HSE concerns
 Develop appropriate Standard Procedure and comply with safety
program of Interior Laboratory.
 Evaluate Laboratory working area/Storage facilities and address
weakness to Production Chemist Coordinator.
 Define safety standards of chemical use within laboratories.
 Plan for emergency Exercise of Chemical Spills as an emergency
preparedness plan.
 Leading Investigate Team in any incident cases and chemical
spillage.
 Develop and follow an integrity HSE program of all laboratory
staffs.
 Audit and inspecting laboratory for compliance of chemicals
security and safety.
 Manage and investigating incident involving chemical spills and
chemical injuries cases.
 Develop safety and security policy of chemical use within UIK
laboratories.
 Implement chemical administrative control i.e. new procedures,
technologies and legal requirement.
 Identify and address barriers of chemical security and HSE
compliance.
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Table 4 - Appendix Glossary of Terms, Definitions & Abbreviations
TERM
Head Functional Discipline
DEFINITION
A person to whom the total managerial responsibility for an asset has been
delegated. He is responsible for the effective use and maintenance of the
asset with the resources and authority available to him.
SHOC Card
Safe Handling of Chemical Card giving HSE data on the chemical.
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet- International HSE data on the chemical
Chemical Waste
Any chemical residue as defined in this guideline which has to be disposed
of.
Chemicals
All liquid and solid substances which are purchased in
containers/drums/packages and tankers.
Laboratory
Is a workplace where relatively small quantities of "hazardous chemicals"
are used on a non-production basis.
Composition (waste)
The complete chemical analysis make-up of a waste stream.
Contaminant
Any substance that may cause an impact to the environment when released.
Hazardous
Any liquid or solid (traditional) waste which , because of its quantity,
physical, chemical or infectious characteristics (or over-riding regulatory
requirements), can result in hazards to human health or the environment
when improperly treated, stored, transported, discharged or disposed .
Waste
Discharges of solids, liquids and gases to the environment for which there is
no economical demand and which cannot be prevented at source or
recovered/recycled. Accidental discharges are also included.
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
The table below indicating chemical used in UIK laboratories, these chemicals are categories in the
group of Hazardous chemicals. The list of Laboratory Chemical consumable listed in the table.
Table 5- Laboratory Chemical Matrix
a.
Risk Levels
1.
2.
3.
Chemical Concern
High Risk Chemicals
Highest Risk Chemicals
b.
Flammability
0.
1.
2.
Materials are not ignitable
Materials that require considerable preheat before ignition.
Materials that, under high ambient temperatures or under
moderate heating could ignite or release hazardous vapors.
Materials can be readily ignited and produce hazardous vapors
under almost all ambient temperatures.
Materials that rapidly or completely vaporize and disperse at
normal ambient temperatures and will burn readily.
3.
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Reactivity Rating
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Materials are normally stable even under fire conditions.
Materials are normally stable but can become unstable at
elevated temperatures and pressures.
Materials readily undergo violent chemical change at elevated
temperatures and pressures.
Materials are capable of detonation but require an initiating
source or heating under confinement first.
Materials are readily capable of detonation or explosive
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decomposition at normal temperatures and pressures.
d.
Risk Level
e.
Hazard Rating
1.
2.
3.
Chemical of Concern
High Risk Chemical
Highest Risk Chemical.
W- Materials that react violently or explosively with water (i.e. water
reactivity rating 2 or 3)
OX - Materials possess oxidizing properties (promote ignition and rate
of burning of organic materials)
RAD=Radiation Materials.
COR-corrosive – Strong Acid/base.
NFPA- Diamond
Chemical Hazardous symbols
Irritant/Harmful
Oxidizing
Radiation
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Corrosive
flammable
explosive
Biohazard
Environment hazard
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Table 6. List of Laboratory Dangerous Chemical consumable with Hazard matrix
Chemical Name
Risk
1
2
3
4
5
Acetic Acid, Glacial-Analar
Acetone-Analar
Ammonium Hydroxide, concentrated
Butanol, 1- (n-butyl alcohol)
1
2
1
1
Calcium Carbide
2
6
7
Calcium Hydroxide
1
Carbon Disulfide
3
Carbon Tetrachloride
3
Chromic Acid
3
10
11
12
13
14
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
Ferric Chloride
Ferrous Oxide
Formaldehyde (37% Solution)
1
1
1
3
Formic Acid
2
15
16
17
18
Hexane (n-Hexane)-GPR
Hexanes
Hydrogen gas
1
2
3
Hydrochloric Acid -Analar
1
Hydrofluoric Acid
3
Hydrogen Peroxide, >29%
2
Iodine
1
8
9
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Hazards
Corrosive. Combustible
Highly flammable.
Corrosive. Lachrymator.
Flammable. Moderately toxic.
Reacts with water to produce flammable
acetylene gas.
Moderately corrosive, especially to eyes
Flammable, poison, P-listed*, reacts with
acids to form poisonous H2S gas
Toxic, carcinogen. Bioacuumulative
pollutant
Strong oxidizer. Poison. Carcinogen.
Corrosive.
Flammable.
Corrosive to skin & eyes.
Flammable as powder.
Toxic. Carcinogen. Severe sensitizer
Corrosive. May degrade & pressurize
sealed container.
Flammable.
Flammable
Flammable
Highly corrosive. Toxic via inhalation &
ingestion.
Corrosive. Poison. Absorbs readily
through skin,
Powerful oxidizer. Corrosive to skin
Corrosive. Toxic via inhalation of vapors
& dusts.
Health
Flammability
Reactivity
3
1
3
1
2
3
1
3
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
1
0
1
Project use
3
4
0
Sample check
3
0
0
Special use
3
0
1
0
1
2
3
4
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Project use
3
2
0
Project use
1
1
0
3
2
4
0
0
0
1000064920
3
0
0
1000065003
4
0
0
1000065004
3
0
1
3
0
0
14 Chemicals Management Emergency Procedure
Special
Hazard
Sap number
Remarks
1000785282
100064883
1000552790
100064886
3rd part project
use
W
OX
Project use
Project use
Project use
Sample check
1000065002
Project use
OX
Project use
Project use
UIK
Chemicals Management Emergency Procedure
Chemical Name
22
23
24
25
26
Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol)Analar
Lime Water (calcium hydroxide
solution)
Lithium Hydroxide
Magnesium Perchlorate
(Anhydrone)
Risk
1
1
1
3
Mercury Thermometers
2
Mercury, liquid
2
Methanol (methyl alcohol)
1
Nitric Acid, concentrated
2
Perchloric Acid
3
31
32
Petroleum Ether
1
Phenol
2
33
34
35
36
Phosphoric Acid
Phosphorus, Red
Phosphorus, Yellow or White
1
2
3
Potassium Chlorate
2
37
38
39
Potassium Chromate
Potassium Dichromate
Potassium Hydroxide (>3 molar)
2
2
1
27
28
29
30
UIK
Hazards
Flammable. Can form explosive
peroxides when concentrated
Moderately corrosive to tissues,
especially eyes.
Corrosive.
Powerful oxidizer. Explosive
reaction with alcohols.
Toxic heavy metal. Carcinogen.
Volatile liquid. Corrosive.
Toxic heavy metal. Carcinogen.
Volatile liquid. Corrosive.
Flammable. Toxic via ingestion.
Source of many lab fires.
Poison. Highly corrosive. Powerful
oxidizer.
Powerful oxidizer. Highly corrosive.
Potential explosive in contact w/
metals
Flammable.
Poison. Corrosive. Readily absorbed
through skin.
Corrosive. Toxic.
Flammable solid. Poison
Spontaneously ignites in air. Poison.
Powerful oxidizer. Theft risk. May
explode if heated.
Powerful oxidizer. Toxic. Carcinogen
Powerful oxidizer. Toxic. Carcinogen
Corrosive. Blisters skin on contact.
Health
Flammability
Reactivity
1
3
0
1
0
0
Sample check
1
0
0
Project use
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
4
0
4
0
0
OX
3
0
3
OX
1
4
0
Project use
4
2
0
Project use
3
1
4
0
1
4
0
1
2
On demand
2
0
0
OX
3
3
3
0
0
0
1
0
1
OX
OX
15 Chemicals Management Emergency Procedure
Special
Hazard
Sap number
Remarks
1000064891
OX
1000226636
1000065201
Various size
Instrument use
1000064887
1000226639
Project use
Project use
Project use
Project use
1000065044
1000649788
1000781756
UIK
Chemicals Management Emergency Procedure
Chemical Name
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
Risk
Potassium Hydroxide (>3 molar)
Propanol, nSalicylic Acid
Silver Chloride
Silver Nitrate- 1 mol/l
Silver Nitrate-0.1N
Silver Nitrate-Analar
1
1
2
2
2
2
Soda Lime
1
Sodium Chlorate
2
Sodium Hydroxide (>3 molar)
1
Sulfur
1
Sulfuric Acid-Analar
Thiourea (Isopropyl Alcohol)
Toluene
1
3
2
Trichloroethane
3
Trichloroethylene
3
Urea
Xylene
--2
55
56
57
UIK
Hazards
Corrosive. Blisters skin on contact.
Flammable.
Hazardous - irritant
Toxic
Oxidizer. Poison. Corrosive.
Oxidizer. Poison. Corrosive.
Oxidizer. Poison. Corrosive.
Calcium oxide + sodium hydroxide.
Corrosive solid. Generates heat in
contact w/ water.
Powerful oxidizer. Theft risk. May
explode if heated.
Corrosive. Blisters skin on contact.
Combustible. Releases poisonous
Sulfur dioxide gas when wet or
acidified.
Corrosive. Oxidizer.
Carcinogen. Poison.
Flammable. Toxic
Toxic. Ozone depleting chemical.
Bioaccumulative pollutant.
Toxic via skin, inhalation. Ozone
depletes. Bioaccumulative pollutant.
Carcinogen.
Not regulated as hazardous
Flammable. Toxic
Health
Flammability
Reactivity
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
OX
OX
OX
3
0
1
W
1
0
2
OX
3
0
1
1
1
0
3
1
2
0
0
3
2
0
0
2
1
1
Project use
2
1
0
Project use
0
2
0
3
0
0
16 Chemicals Management Emergency Procedure
Special
Hazard
Sap number
Remarks
1000781756
Project use
1000226611
1001107970
1000253913
1000781747
Sample check
Project use
Sample check
W
1000781860
1000064890
1000064892
1000065072