A designated storage area must be established for Methylene chloride and the area should be posted with a Carcinogen, Reproductive Toxins, or Extremely Toxic Chemicals” label provided by REM (as shown to “Caution, the right). Avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation. Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances such as oxidizers. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. A suitable storage location is a flammable storage cabinet or lab cabinet that does not contain incompatibles. Section 9 Spill and Accident Procedures – Chemical Dial 911 Immediately evacuate area and ensure others are of the spill. If there is an imminent threat of a fire, pull the nearest fire alarm station to evacuate the building and If the spill is minor and does not pose a threat to dial 911. personnel, contact REM at 49-40121 during normal business hours (7 AM 4 PM) for spill cleanup assistance (dial – 911 if spill occurs after hours and assistance is needed). Chemical on Body or Clothes: Remove clothing and rinse body thoroughly in emergency shower for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention; dial 911. Chemical Splash into Eyes: Immediately rinse eyes and inner surface of eyelid with water from the emergency eyewash station for 15 minutes by forcibly holding the eye open. Seek medical attention; dial 911. Section 10 Medical Emergency – Life Threatening Emergency, Hours, Weekends And Holidays: Dial 911 Non-Life Threatening Emergency: Immediately report injury to supervisor and complete the First Report of Injury. () Section 11 Waste Disposal Procedures – Label Waste: Make sure the waste container(s) is properly labeled; label should indicate all of the contents of the container. REM provides hazardous waste labels free of charge, call 49-40121 to obtain labels. Store Waste: Store hazardous waste in closed containers, and in a designated area (flammable cabinet or lab cabinet is recommended). Dispose of Complete a Chemical Waste Pickup Request Form to arrange for disposal by REM. Call REM at 49-40121 or visit the REM webpage for questions. ()
A designated storage area must be established for Methylene chloride and the area should be posted with a “Caution, Carcinogen, Reproductive Toxins, or Extremely Toxic Chemicals” label provided by REM (as shown to the right). Avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation. Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances such as oxidizers. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. A suitable storage location is a flammable storage cabinet or lab cabinet that does not contain incompatibles. Section 9 – Spill and Accident Procedures Chemical Dial 911 Immediately evacuate area and ensure others are of the spill. If there is an imminent threat of a fire, pull the nearest fire alarm station to evacuate the building and dial 911. If the spill is minor and does not pose a threat to personnel, contact REM at 49-40121 during normal business hours (7 AM – 4 PM) for spill cleanup assistance (dial 911 if spill occurs after hours and assistance is needed). Chemical on Body or Clothes: Remove clothing and rinse body thoroughly in emergency shower for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention; dial 911. Chemical Splash into Eyes: Immediately rinse eyes and inner surface of eyelid with water from the emergency eyewash station for 15 minutes by forcibly holding the eye open. Seek medical attention; dial 911. Section 10 – Medical Emergency Life Threatening Emergency, Hours, Weekends And Holidays: Dial 911 Non-Life Threatening Emergency: Immediately report injury to supervisor and complete the First Report of Injury. () Section 11 – Waste Disposal Procedures Label Waste: Make sure the waste container(s) is properly labeled; label should indicate all of the contents of the container. REM provides hazardous waste labels free of charge, call 49-40121 to obtain labels. Store Waste: Store hazardous waste in closed containers, and in a designated area (flammable cabinet or lab cabinet is recommended). Dispose of Complete a Chemical Waste Pickup Request Form to arrange for disposal by REM. Call REM at 49-40121 or visit the REM webpage for questions. ()