1. Spill Kits

2. Make a spill kit for a particular class of chemicals
Biological, radioactive material, reactive, acidic, basic, etc.
Components
Adsorbents
Inert material to soak up spill
Floor dry for oil
Activated charcoal for thiols
Vermiculite or sand for reactives
Sodium bicarbonate to neutralize acid
Absorbents
Wipes, mats, rolls for most lab spills
“Hazmat” made of polypropylene (compatible with HF, Nitric, Solvents etc) Ex. “New Pig” brand
Pillows, socks, and booms are for large
(>5 gallons) spills
Avoid plain paper towels, especially with oxidizers
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3. Make a spill kit for a particular class of chemicals
Components, continued
Containers
For used materials
Ziplock bags
Plastic containers or jar
Bucket (5-gallon)
Barrier Signs
To guard or block the area
CAUTION tape
Do not enter signs
Special
PPE & Tools
For use during clean up & to minimize exposure
PPE- Extra Gloves that cover forearm & other as indicated in SDS of chemical
Tools- Tongs, Mini dust pan & brush
Special Cleaners
To decontaminate
Bleach for biological spill
Lift away spray for radioactive

4. Think about Where - Best location to for the spill kit?
Easily accessed?
Relocate?
Add additional?
Prior to experiment
Check SDS’s
Know the largest container of material you will be handling / the max volume of hazardous material
What volume you could safely clean up?
Do you have (large) enough clean up materials?