Chemical management: storage and inventory in research laboratories
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Type
Journal Article
Abstract
In this paper, we discuss a novel approach to chemical storage based on the physical properties of the chemicals (reactivity, solid or liquid, and volume) and the intrinsic hazards associated with a chemical as identified by the hazard statements. These are indicated on a substance’s safety data sheet (SDS), for example, oxidizing, flammability, toxicity, and compatibility with other chemicals. We introduce a flowchart to identify appropriate storage locations for each chemical in the laboratory and describe what amendments could be needed to our system if it is replicated at another institution. We describe the advantages of using a chemical inventory system and how it was integrated with our storage guidance. Finally, we provide insights and share lessons learnt on maintaining good chemical management.
Date Issued
2022-01-13
Online Publication Date
2023-01-12T00:01:31Z
Date Acceptance
2021-12-22
ISSN
1871-5532
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Start Page
62
End Page
71
Journal / Book Title
ACS Chemical Health & Safety
Volume
29
Issue
1
Copyright Statement
© 2022 American Chemical Society. This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in ACS Chem. Health Saf., after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chas.1c00086
Sponsor
The Royal Society
Identifier
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.chas.1c00086
Grant Number
URF\R1\201639
Subjects
0502 Environmental Science and Management
1007 Nanotechnology
1117 Public Health and Health Services
Toxicology
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
acs.chas.1c00086
Date Publish Online
2022-01-13