Waste

Peroxide-forming chemicals should have a peroxide label on them and be tested for peroxides per the chart, and before distilling or concentrating.  Labels and test strips are in the stockroom. 

Testing for peroxides is required, often annually.  Failure to label, test, and manage inventory can lead to a potentially dangerous explosive situation, or require dedicated costly high hazard stabilization waste disposal.

Old, unknown age, poor condition, or crystallized peroxide formers (inside bottle or under cap) should not be opened or moved as they may pose an explosion risk. Notify Hank via email at Grotewold@uhcl.edu for those high hazard waste pickup needs.

• Lab Waste Training (example, taken in Canvas, TAPS, or in person)

See Laboratory Safety page, Biological Safety section for biological waste and autoclaving procedures.

Wastes are picked up at least twice a year from designated lab waste storage areas (in each building, not each lab). 

Lab waste containers (<5 gal size) should be brought to the designated waste storage area within 3 days when full.

Peroxide forming chemicals that are: old, unknown age, not kept up with testing, poor condition, or crystallized (inside bottle or under cap) should not be opened or moved as they may pose an explosion risk. 

For additional pickup requests, high hazard waste pickup needs, questions or assistance, contact Hank Grotewold@uhcl.edu.