Laboratory chemical waste management practices

1. Laboratory Chemical Waste Management Practices

4. Collection of Waste Chemicals Waste chemicals collected either during the operation of a process or otherwise accumulated in the laboratory must be placed into containers that are in good condition, compatible with the contents, and able to contain the contents without leaking.

6. Containers used to collect waste chemicals must be clearly marked with the words “Waste (name of chemical)”

7. Containers must be marked or labeled at the time waste is first placed in the container

9. Containers must have an “open date” listed on the container label, and when full or no longer being filled, a “fill date”.

13. Correct labeling and storage of a HPLC waste chemical