1. Chemically Contaminated Debris / Solids Collection & Disposal Guidelines
Saturated wipes & paper towels, contaminated gloves and glassware, broken glass, spill cleanup materials
Contaminated during use with chemicals or from spill cleanup
Collected in proper container with compatible materials
Labeled with Red Tag: listed with associated constituents and associated hazard(s) indicated
Container closed and stored within or near a labeled Satellite Accumulation Area (SAA)
Examples to keep separate from general solids:
- Pyrophoric chemicals (lithium, magnesium, potassium, etc) - Heavy metals (mercury, chromium, lead, arsenic, etc.) - Strong acids (sulfuric & nitric acid) - Acutely Hazardous (P-Listed)
Chemical Solids: acetone, thiols, phenols, mercaptans
Indicate SOLIDS & at least 3 chemical constituents on the red tag. Mark the associated hazard(s).