In your experiment proposal, you must indicate whether you will
be working with chemicals at the ALS. In the Experiment Safety
Sheet (ESS), identify each chemical that you will be working
with and let ALS know if any are flammable, toxic, engineered
nanomaterials or reactive items. LBNL has an on-line MSDS
databasethat can provide information for most chemicals. In
addition, indicate if there will be any exceptional hazards
(explosives, very large volumes, etc.). Users should follow
their home institution’s shipping requirements when sending
materials to the ALS. All shipments of hazardous materials must
comply with DOT regualtions. Notify (ext. 7222) when planning to
"drop-ship" any chemicals to the ALS so that they can arrange
for receipt and proper storage of materials. Users transporting
materials from one building to another on-site, or down to the
UC campus, should also let the Coordinators know so they can
assist in following on-site transportation rules. Chemical use
on the experimental floor is norma