Minor Chemical Spill

If you have a minor chemical spill, you should:

• Alert people in immediate area of spill
• Increase ventilation in area of spill (open window, turn on hood)
• Wear protective equipment, including safety goggles or face shield, gloves and long-sleeve lab coat.
• Avoid breathing vapors from spill.
• Confine spill to small area with adsorbent materials.
• Use appropriate kit to neutralize and adsorb inorganic acids and bases. For other chemicals, use appropriate kit or adsorb spill with vermiculite, dry sand, diatomaceous earth or paper towels. Collect residue, place in container, label container, and call the Environmental Affairs Section (432-6545) for disposal information.
• Clean spill area with soap and water.