The reaction can lead to fire or explosions. Not only is a reaction possible, but the material is then more expensive to dispose of. Acids Do not mix acids with any other chemicals for disposal. At no time should hydrofluoric acid be poured or mixed. Bases Keep bases separate from all other waste.
Bases are corrosive and react violently with acids.
This waste stream can only contain elemental mercury, glass, or plastic. Please do not use sulfur, charcoal, or water during cleanup. All towels or debris should be segregated and labeled as mercury-contaminated debris. Separating Solvents Chemical Safety endeavors to use waste handling vendors that will recycle, redistill, or reuse wastes, but this can only be accomplished if the waste is as clean as possible. Laboratory personnel must separate halogenated solvents from non-halogenated solvents whenever possible.