Chemistry - Not Hazardous Waste

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To start the process, please:

1. Check below to see that your use falls within guidelines
2. Develop a safety plan MIT Making at Home Safety Plan
3. Develop a safety plan MIT's 
4. Contact us to discuss your plan and use mit-making-at-home@mit.edu

Minimum required PPE and precautions (more may be required based on circumstance)

Most important safety considerations (issues, resources, advice, warnings)

• A safety plan is required prior to use of any chemicals at home

• Larger quantities require review and approval by EHS

• Use of any hazardous chemicals requires a plan for disposal

• Determine the quantity of purchase to minimize waste or eliminate need for waste.

• Use only small containers that would normally be bought for household purposes (not in bulk)

• Gloves must be worn when using chemicals

• Always review the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and follow manufacturer instructions.

• Chemicals that pose an inhalation hazard may only be used outdoors or where there is continuous active ventilation

• Avoid fire, sparks, and electrical appliances

Most important considerations in the use of the tool/technology (issues, resources, advice, warnings)

• N/A

Links or info about video/images and complementary or alternative tools/tech to consider

• N/A

Forms and contact information required to obtain approval to use this technology/tools

• MIT's  (link)
• Finding local hazardous waste disposal (link)
• Q&A and Discussion (email)