A standard operating procedure, covering safety, should be written by the user to demonstrate adequate understanding of all chemicals. No chemical should be used until the MSDS is obtained and reviewed. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety warmly welcomes our new Laboratory Safety Manager, Rob MacCormick . Splash Protection Splash protection is warranted when the likelihood of splashes is high. The Boston College Chemical Hygiene Plan requires eye protection while performing or watching work where there is any reasonable probability of exposure to the eyes.
Exposure also includes potential hazardous impacts or explosions, and toxic or irritating vapors.
Appropriate protection may include goggles, face shields, and aprons. Acetonitrile is a colorless flammable liquid that is toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact. Acetonitrile has a wide variety of uses and applications in manufacturing and in analytical chemistry. It is a severe eye irritant and slightly irritating to the skin. Prolonged skin contact can lead to absorption and more intense irritation.