Chemically Contaminated Sharps Collection & Disposal Guidelines Needles (w/ or w/o syringe attached); Razor Blades; Pipette Tips Contaminated during use with chemicals Collected in proper container with compatible materials Labeled with Red Tag: listed with associated constituents and mark TOXIC for the hazard Container closed and stored within or near a labeled Satellite Accumulation Area (SAA) Examples to keep separate from general sharps: - Pyrophoric chemicals (lithium, magnesium, potassium, etc) - Heavy metals (mercury, chromium, lead, arsenic, etc.) - Strong acids (sulfuric & nitric acid) - Acutely Hazardous (P-Listed) SHARPS: acetone, methanol, phenol, ethanol Indicate SHARPS & at least 3 chemical constituents Mark Toxic for the hazard class