All new laboratory materials and chemicals being brought into the CIS building need approval because of contamination , safety , storage, and disposal issues. For this reason, a purity analysis may be required for approval of a new material. Safety is always a concern because a new material or chemical, in its present form or in its by-product from its use in the lab, may be hazardous and thus require special handling and documentation. The disposal concerns revolve around how the material or its by-products leaves the CIS building.
Many materials used in the lab can have negative environmental impact if disposed of improperly.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about chemicals or materials, contact SpecMat .