Labeling Unwanted Chemical Solvents
How to Label your Unwanted Chemical Solvents
- For smaller chemical bottles, use the lavender colored, wired “Unwanted Chemical” tag provided by EHSO. These tags can be obtained by e-mailing chemwaste@uic.edu. For larger bottles, download the "Unwanted Chemical" label template on the website.
- Fill out the tag with the information below:
- Start date
- Chemical components in the bottle
- Hazard(s) associated with the chemical
- Generator information (name, phone number)
- Attach the “Unwanted Chemical” tag to the container with the wire.
- For larger chemical bottles, stick the "Unwanted Chemical"label over the original container label.
- Store the bottle in the "Unwanted Chemical Area" in your laboratory until removal. This area should have the “Unwanted Chemical Storage Area” sign.
- Periodically check the bottles in the “Unwanted Chemical Storage Area” for leaks, damage, reactions. If a problem is present-contact the EHSO for support.