1. Safe Management of Reactive Metal Waste Streams:
Lithium; Sodium & Potassium Metal and Powders:
Within the glove box, or controlled environment, containerize the waste materials and completely submerge them in oil.
Remove the waste container from the glove box,
Label it with a red tag,
Spell out the chemical constituents,
Indicate “ignitable and reactive” as the associated hazards,
Date the container
Place it in the lab’s SAA.
Place a waste collection pick up request online for removal.
*If working with these materials, please work with EHS to prepare a process specific SOP to ensure safety requirements are met. This process will also ensure you have the appropriate fire extinguishing method available for these water reactive chemicals.