DIAL x4502 or 911 after
business hours for Chemical Emergencies
- Alert people in
immediate area of spill. Increase ventilation in area of spill (open
window, turn on hood).
- Wear proper
protective equipment (safety goggles or face shield, gloves and
long-sleeve lab coat). Avoid breathing vapors from spill.
- Confine spill to
small area with adsorbent materials. Use appropriate kit to neutralize and
absorb inorganic acids and bases. For other chemicals, use appropriate kit
or adsorb spill with vermiculite, dry sand, diatomaceous earth, spill
pillows (stored in the labs) or paper towels.
- Collect residue,
place in container, label container, and call RM&S
(x4502) for disposal
information.
- Clean spill area
with soap and water.
