[Histonet] RE: MSDS regarding waste alcohol, xylene, etc

[Watson, Linda]

Just thought I would chime in. All our flammable waste is stored in flammable approved waste containers and thus are located within the same lab space that we work in. You might want to look into using these types of containers.

Linda :)

>-----Original Message-----
>From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-
>bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rathborne, Toni
>Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 12:18 PM
>To: 'Troyer, Dean A.'; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>Subject: [Histonet] RE: MSDS regarding waste alcohol, xylene, etc
>
>You might currently be in violation for your storage conditions. It
>sounds as though the waste containers are NOT kept in  a flammable proof
>cabinet at this time. Whichever room you decide to keep them in, this is
>something that you should consider. The fact that they're waste
>solutions does not decrease their flammability.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-
>bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Troyer, Dean A.
>Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:40 AM
>To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>Subject: [Histonet] MSDS regarding waste alcohol, xylene, etc
>
>We were considering ways to tidy up a hospital pathology grossing room
>where specimens are accessioned, grossed, and frozen sections performed.
>There is one tissue processor in the room.
>The room has only one doorway and has no windows.
>
>Several large plastic jugs of liquid waste (alcohols, xylene) are
>retained within the room for weekly pick up by a waste disposal service.
>
>It was suggested that the waste jugs take up valuable floor space and
>might be stored in an adjacent room, equally well ventilated, where
>additional tissue processors are located.
>
>One of our laboratory supervisors indicated that the waste jugs could
>not be stored outside the room because "waste liquids must be stored
>within site of where they are generated".
>
>I believe the MSDS sheets/regulations were cited, but not sure.
>
>Is there experience with regulations that address this?  It seems
>counterintuitive to store flammable liquids in a room such as this with
>a number of people there all day and evenings.  Particularly if there is
>an option of storing them in an adjacent room with releatively fewer
>personnel.
>
>Dean Troyer
>
>
>
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