Chemistry 245, the first level experimental organic chemistry laboratory uses micro techniques based on the preference of that professor. Penn has no formal system to track and inventory chemicals bought and used. Penn frequently checks the laboratories for safety requirements. The University is currently designing a tracking system to be in place by August 1, 1999. The system facilitates comprehensive programs to share, recycle, and substitute hazardous materials and chemicals.
Users can access all information and maintain and edit their own chemical inventory.
The EHS department uses the system for reporting of chemicals, under SARA Tier II for example. The EHS department also aggressively focuses on waste minimization efforts with two full time staff, one of whom specializes in source reduction. The University runs a chemical exchange and distillation redistribution program. Bowdoin College Bowdoin College has been at the forefront of efforts to reduce usage of hazardous chemicals by instituting microscale laboratory experiments. The College has extensively researched and created their own experiments.