Mitch Ricketts, CSP
Health, Safety, and Environmental Coordinator
 105D Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
mrickett@oznet.ksu.edu
785-532-7068

Chemical and Laboratory Information

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has databases that detail the hazards of a variety of chemicals.

• NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards is a quick reference that provides basic information about specific chemicals.
• Occupational Guidelines for Chemical Hazards provides very detailed information about the hazards of many chemicals.
• Chemical Safety Page provides links to other sites, including MSDS databases.
• Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ASTDR) has authoritative documents describing the hazards of many chemicals.  Toxicological Profiles are very detailed, while ToxFAQs are short and to the point.

MSDS Search provides free access to over 2,500,000 Material Safety Data Sheets.  When you get to this site, click on MSDS-SEARCH, and enter the name and/or manufacturer of the chemical MSDS you wish to find.

ChemFinder is a large database of common chemical information.

Chemical Reactivity Worksheet is a database of reactivity information for about 4,300 chemicals that allows you to virtually "mix" chemicals to determine if there will be any hazardous reactions.  Developed by the Office of Response and Restoration, National Ocean Service, NOAA, and the Chemical Emergency Prevention and Prepareness Office of the EPA.

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Chemical Storage

         The University of Iowa's Health Protection Office has developed a simple plan for storing chemicals         according to compatibility.

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Emergency Chemical Information for Spills and Accidents

Spill Response Supplies describes basic supplies that should be kept in each lab, shop, and department for dealing with minor spills of hazardous chemicals. (PDF 215KB)

Department of Transportation's Emergency Response Guidebook provides excellent information for responding to spills of specific chemicals.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute has online emergency response guidelines including brief laboratory chemical safety summaries.

Other sources of quick chemical information include:

NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

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How to Select Chemically-Resistant Gloves

Ansell-Edmont SpecWare Interactive Guide to Chemical Resistant Gloves. 

Best Manufacturing Co. Chemrest Guide to Chemical Resistant Gloves

MAPA Chemical Resistance Guide

Michigan State University - Selection and Usage of Chemically Resistant Gloves

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Hazardous Waste Information

Hazardous Waste Generator Handbook contains information for complying with Kansas hazardous waste regulations. (PDF 337KB)

Waste Chemical Disposal Guidance for Schools contains information about disposal options for a variety of chemicals. (PDF 227KB)

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Laboratory Safety

These sites provide a wealth of information on just about any laboratory health and safety issue you can think of:

AIHA Laboratory Health and Safety Committee

Oklahoma State University Online Safety Resource Library

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