Safe Methods of Use

The following documents provide general advice for laboratory users on the safe use of different classes of hazardous substance or for specific high-risk substances:

Classes

• Class 2
• Class 3
• Class 4
• Class 5.1
• Class 5.2
• Class 6.1
• Class 6.5 - 6.9
• Class 8

High risk substances

• Concentrated phenol
• Hydrofluoric acid
• Liquid nitrogen
• Peroxide forming substances
• Picric acid

Safety Data Sheets for specific chemicals information can be obtained on-line through the Chemwatch database.