1. 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