Chemical Safety


The Chemical Safety page contains information on safe use, storage and disposal of chemicals on our campus. Compliance with the Workers Right to Know and Laboratory Safety Standards are the key components. Also found are links to Material Safety Da ta Sheets.

LHU's Chemical Safety Policies and Procedures:

   
Chemical Hygiene Plan Hygiene Plan for
Element Mercury in Laboratories
PA Right-to-Know Program Hazardous Waste Mgt. Guide
Hazardous Waste Minimization Guide How to read and Interpret
a Material Safety Data Sheet

For specific questions or to learn more about our Chemical Safety Program, please call EHS at 2278.

Lock Haven University has a comprehensive Hazardous Waste Management, Minimization and Disposal Program. The improper disposal of hazardous materials is strictly forbidden. Detailed information and assistance on hazardous waste disposal is provided by EHS.

For specific questions or to learn more about our Hazardous Waste Program, please call EHS at 4428.

MSDS Links

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS):

The following sites have material safety data sheets (MSDS) or chemical hazard information available. The data sheets may be generic or specific (i.e., for manufacturer's products). Whenever possible, please reference the manufacturer's web site for the most accurate and timely MSDS information.

 

MSDS

Manufacturer/Distributor MSDS Links:

Other Chemical Hazard Information Sources:

MSDSs are available through your department, or EHS. EHS maintains a vast collection of hardcopy MSDSs and chemical safety data including the Sigma-Aldrich, RTECS, and CCOHS/CCINFO CD-ROM databases