Sodium nitrate, potassium permanganate, manganese dioxide. Phosgene, phenol, 1-naphthylamine, arsenic compounds, mercury. They can be either be flammable solids or corrosives. The material may still contain other hazardous constituents. Any substance that causes the development of cancerous growths in living tissue, either those that are known to induce cancer in man or animals or experimental carcinogens that have been found to cause cancer in animals under experimental conditions.
Mutagens are substances that are able to induce mutations in DNA and in living cells.
One method of assuring maximum use of non-radioactive chemical substances that are readily usable but deemed of no further use to individual departments, is to establish a program of redistribution or reuse among other University departments or units. Surplus chemicals reallocated to University departments shall be provided at no charge to the receiving department nor shall there be compensation to the department that originally offered the chemical as surplus. However, departments have the option of requesting the return of previously surplused chemicals, if still available, at no charge. A report will be sent out to departmental heads, listing the substances available by name, quantity, unit volume, age if known, and whether or not opened. Departments may utilize the list to make requests via phone or memo for surplus transfer or may make an appointment to visit the central storage area.