Do not use a domestic or commercial vacuum cleaner. Call the College Environmental Safety Coordinator to request mercury vapor monitoring. For large spills, I.e. Greater than 1 cc, contact the College Environmental Safety Coordinator for spill cleanup, instructions or assistance. Spill Kits Ready access to a chemical spill kit is required in laboratories that work with hazardous chemicals. Most spills greater than 1 liter in volume require assistance from trained personnel from the College Environmental Safety Coordinator.
Some sorbents are chemically specific.
The best sorbents are those which can be used to clean up all types of chemical spills. Check absorbents in spill kits for their absorbency range. Each laboratory's spill kit should be kept in a readily accessible location and each employee should be trained on how to use the spill kit. Locate the spill kit. Use additional protective equipment such as an apron, coveralls, or boots.