Do not move a chemical if the liquid is discolored or if crystals have formed around the cap or in the bottle. Contact Environmental Health and Safety at extension 278-6456 for assistance. Recommended Peroxide Compound Shelf-life. Severe Peroxide Hazard on Storage with Exposure to Air. Vinyl ethers Organic Solvents Waste organic solvents must be segregated into separate non-halogenated and halogenated containers.
Segregated waste is easier and less expensive to dispose of.
Since organic wastes with high halogen levels are heavily surcharged at certain disposal facilities, it is necessary to indicate approximate halogen level in all organic waste. Solutions of acids or bases Aqueous solutions of toxic organic chemicals Metals Strong oxidizers or reducers Water reactive substances Unknowns Large amounts of water Unknown Chemicals EPA requires that all hazardous waste be identified before disposal. All chemicals deposited at the Tech Shop must have an identification label. If you are unable to identify wastes turned in for disposal, then the campus must bear the cost of analysis. All returnable cylinders will be handled by the Tech Shop.