1. www.jst.umn.edu Transporting Chemicals for Outreach

2. www.jst.umn.edu Transporting Chemicals for Outreach Using chemicals for outreach activities carries the additional hazard of chemical transport in civilian vehicles Potential dangers: – Asphyxiation from gases – Chemical spills – Chemical reactions “Transporting chemicals for lecture demonstrations & similar purposes.” Royal Society of Chemistry. 2008

3. www.jst.umn.edu Simple Rules When possible, avoid transport Transport small amounts Maintain inventory of transported chemicals Ensure adequate labeling, including hazard information Avoid spills – Tight packing with soft material (cloth, bubble wrap, etc.) – Closed containers – Secondary containment (boxes, buckets) Avoid reactions – Store incompatible chemicals in separate containers “Transporting chemicals for lecture demonstrations & similar purposes.” Royal Society of Chemistry. 2008

4. www.jst.umn.edu Special Cases Liquid Nitrogen – Only use approved, vented dewars – Store in separate space from driver/passengers (i.e. car trunk) to avoid asphyxiation hazards – Pack dewar such that it cannot fall over or spill Gas Cylinders – When possible, use small and non- refillable containers “Transporting chemicals for lecture demonstrations & similar purposes.” Royal Society of Chemistry. 2008 http://www.phy.cam.ac.uk/hands/hazards/gases.php