If you look around your laboratory, you’re likely to find a wide variety of chemicals. The hazards posed by a chemical depend on the specific characteristics of that chemical and the quantity present.

If your laboratory stores a chemical above a specific quantity, notification and emergency planning requirements are generally required. These measures can include informing local and state emergency and environmental authorities of the names and quantities of chemical being stored, providing detailed hazard information in the form of Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS), and developing emergency response plans.

Continue through this EVC tour to learn the requirements and best management practices that relate to chemical storage in a laboratory setting.