Second Edition
First Online Posting, July 2000. For more detailed information refer to Safety and Health: Policy and Procedures Manual or the Environment, Health and Safety Office website. If you have specific questions, please contact the Environment, Health and Safety Office, ext. 1081.
Mandatory Safety Training
All employees, regardless of percentage of work (e.g., full-time, part-time, PRN, contractual) as well as all volunteers, students, forensics staff, weekend military personnel and visiting staff will complete mandatory education requirements prior to beginning direct work responsibilities and on an annual basis thereafter.
Mandatory education elements are:
Each department head is accountable for assuring both compliance and documentation of compliance relevant to mandatory education for all personnel in their are:
Participation in mandatory education is to be on Medical Center (paid) time.
(Bomb Threat, Violence in the Workplace, Suspicious Behavior, Identification Tags, Escort Service)
BOMB THREAT: In the event that you receive a telephone call regarding a bomb threat, take the following actions:
Obtain as much information as possible (such as):
Call (or have someone call) 911, preferably on another line, holding the original line open.The University Police will then follow their protocol for such incidents. The Police will notify staff, students, employees, patients and visitors of any further actions to be taken.
Suspicious Behavior: Report all suspicious behavior to the Police at extension 5030. What constitutes suspicious activity has a lot to do with time, the location, and circumstances. You have to be the one to judge. Many times it is only a "feeling" that something is wrong, out of place, or just does not "add up". If you see what you think is suspicious activity, do not hesitate to call the Police. You will never be criticized. Most arrests are the direct result of citizen calls to report a crime in progress or "suspicious activity".
ID Tag: All staff, employees and students are required to wear proper identification badges. Report lost or stolen identification cards to your department's coordinator immediately. If they are not available, report the loss to the Police (ext. 5030).
Police Escort Service: Employees, students and visitors of the university will be escorted to or picked up from residences, parking lots and the garage within the boundaries of Chester to the north, State Line Road to the east, 43rd Street to the south, and Fisher to the west. In order to expedite service, the KU Hospital main entrance has been designated as the main escort pickup and drop-off point. Request may be made by dialing extension 5030.
Violence in the Workplace: Violent behavior (threats, threatening behavior, acts of violence, or any related conduct which disrupts another’s work performance or the organization’s ability to execute its mission) will not be tolerated. Violations of this policy will lead to disciplinary action that may include dismissal, arrest, and prosecution.
Any person may be removed from the premises pending the outcome of an investigation if that person engages in violent behavior while at KUMC or on any other state owned or leased property. Violent behavior executed off-site but directed at state employees or members of the public while conducting official KUMC business is also a violation of this policy. Off site threats include but are not limited to threats made via the telephone, fax, electronic or conventional mail, or any other communication medium. Staff, employees, and students are responsible for notifying Rick Johnson, Director, University Police, of any threats which they have witnessed, received, or have been told that another person has witnessed or received. They should also report any behavior they have witnessed which they regard as threatening or violent when that behavior is job related or might be carried out at KUMC.
TORNADO WATCH/SEVERE WEATHER WATCH: A Tornado Watch is called by the Weather Service when weather conditions could produce a tornado in the Johnson/Wyandotte County area. A Severe Weather Watch is called by the Weather Service when weather conditions could produce damaging winds and hail.
In the event of an official Tornado Watch/Severe Weather Watch for the Kansas City area, the switchboard operator will notify Hospital Administration and Nursing Services.
TORNADO/SEVERE WEATHER WARNING: A Tornado Warning is called by the Weather Service when a tornado has actually been sighted in the Johnson/Wyandotte area. A Severe Weather Warning is called by the Weather Service when severe weather is present in the Johnson/Wyandotte area.
In the event of an official Tornado Warning/Severe Weather for the Kansas City area, the switchboard operator will announce on the overhead page (where available): "Warning, Code Gray Warning"
In buildings or areas without overhead page, each department shall monitor weather reports during threatening weather. In the event of a Tornado Warning/Severe Weather Warning for the Kansas City area, the department shall be responsible for notifying staff and students.
NURSING SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES
STAFF/EMPLOYEE/STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
TERMINATION OF CODE GRAY
When the tornado or severe wind no longer poses an immediate threat, an all clear will be called. The switchboard operator will announce over the overhead page three times: "Code Gray, All Clear"
WIND OR TORNADO DAMAGE If any injuries have been sustained by patients, visitors or personnel, take immediate life saving action as needed, an report injuries by calling 911. For minor structural damage, contact Facilities Management at ext. 7928. For major damage where immediate assistance is required, call 911. If normal telephone communications has been disrupted, use the emergency telephone network; 0 for switchboard operator and 31 for Police Dispatcher.All employees, patients, students and visitors of the University of Kansas Medical Center have the right to expect a safe and healthy environment. A safe and healthy environment includes but is not necessarily limited to:
Protection from short and long term health effects which may result from exposure to hazardous materials and conditions
The responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy environment is shared by all staff, employees, and students. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
It is the policy of the University that every feasible effort shall be made to eliminate or reduce the degree of hazard presented to patients, visitors, students, employees, staff, and the surrounding community. It is the responsibility of the user of a hazardous material or process, or the generator of a hazardous waste, to regularly review their activities, and identify and implement any appropriate means of hazard reduction. Techniques for reducing the degree of hazard, in order of descending preference, include:
| Hospital Safety Officer |
KUMC Safety Responsibilities Organizational Chart |
Environment, Health and Safety Office |
| Hospital Safety Committee | Employee Health | |
| Laser Safety Committee | Radiation Safety Committtee | |
| Infection Prevention and Control Committee | Institutional Research Safety Committee | |
| Biomedical Technologies | Risk Management | |
The University of Kansas Medical Center through the Executive Vice Chancellor has the responsibility to provide an environment which promotes safety and health. Deans, directors, and chairpersons must implement and insure compliance with institutional safety and health policies and programs within areas under their supervision. Through the departments, programs, and committees listed above, the institution provides support and assistance to departments, staff, employees, and students in their efforts to work safely. All employees and students shall comply with federal, state, local and institutional regulations and guidelines when working with materials or in situations which pose a hazard to the worker, other persons or the surrounding community. Each employee is responsible for their own safety and health, the safety and health of the workers around them, and the protection of the environment.
Contact the Environment, Health and Safety Office, ext. 1081, if you have any concerns regarding any of the following programs:
BIOHAZARDS: No staff, employee or student of the University of Kansas Medical Center shall engage in any task which presents a risk of exposure to biohazards without first receiving appropriate instructions pertaining to the standard operating procedures, work practices and protective equipment required for that task. Use of biohazards shall be conducted in compliance with the KUMC Biosafety Guidelines.
CONFINED SPACE: No staff, employee or student of the University of Kansas Medical Center shall engage in any task which involves entering a confined space without first receiving appropriate instructions pertaining to the standard operating procedures, work practices and protective equipment required for that task.
ETHYLENE OXIDE (EtO): No employee, staff or student of the University of Kansas Medical Center shall engage in any task which presents risk of exposure to EtO without first receiving appropriate instruction pertaining to the standard operating procedures, work practices and protective equipment required for that task. Sterilization procedures using EtO shall be conducted in compliance with institutional policy.
FALL PROTECTION: No employee, staff, or student of the University of Kansas Medical Center shall engage in any task which involves working at heights greater than 10 feet without first receiving appropriate instruction pertaining to the standard operating procedures, work practices and protective equipment required for that task.
HEARING PROTECTION: No employee, staff, or student of the University of Kansas Medical Center shall engage in any task which involves working in areas with noise levels greater than 85 dB (80 dB is equivalent to the noise level from a vacuum cleaner) without first receiving appropriate instruction pertaining to the standard operating procedures, work practices and protective equipment required for that task.
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL: All staff, employees and students shall comply with federal, state, local and institutional regulations and guidelines governing infection prevention and control. Further information can be found in the Infection Prevention and Control Manual or call x2779.
LASER SAFETY: No staff, employee, or student of the University of Kansas Medical Center shall engage in any use of a laser class 3 or 4 without prior documentation of appropriate instruction pertaining to the standard operating procedures, work practices and protective equipment required for that task.
LOCK OUT/TAG OUT: No staff, employee, or student of the University of Kansas Medical Center shall engage in any task which involves working on hazardous energy sources or equipment without first receiving appropriate instruction pertaining to the standard operating procedures, work practices and protective equipment required for locking out or tagging out.
Protection Against Bloodborne Pathogens (HIV, HBV): No faculty, staff or student of the University of Kansas Medical Center shall engage in any task which presents risk of exposure to HBV or HIV through exposure to blood and body fluids without first receiving appropriate instruction pertaining to the standard operating procedures, work practice and protective equipment/measures (e.g., HBV vaccination) required for that task as outlined in the Exposure Control Plan which can be found in the Infection Prevention and Control Manual.
Radiation Protection: No faculty, staff or student of the University of Kansas Medical Center shall engage in any task which presents a risk of exposure to radiation without first receiving appropriate instructions pertaining to the standard operating procedures, work practices and protective equipment. Use of radioactive material shall be conducted in compliance with the KUMC Radioactive Materials License. For any questions concerning the use of radioactive materials or radiation-emitting equipment, consult the University of Kansas Medical Center Radiation Safety Policy and Procedures.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: It is the policy of the University of Kansas Medical Center to prevent atmospheric contamination by using sound engineering practices. In the event that engineering controls cannot prevent atmospheric contamination, it is the policy of KUMC to provide respiratory protection apparatus at all times to employees who are exposed to hazardous atmospheres.
Waste Anesthetic Gases: No employee, staff or student of the University of Kansas Medical Center shall engage in any task which presents risk of exposure to anesthetic gases without first receiving appropriate instruction pertaining to the standard operating procedures, work practice and protective equipment required for that task.
DISASTER RESPONSE
The external disaster plan outlines protocols for Medical Center wide response to a disaster which results in victims needing medical care. Such disasters would include transportation accident, tornado, fire, etc. The internal disaster plan outlines additional protocols to be followed if the Medical Center is directly affected by the disaster. Departments have been assigned specific duties. Please refer to the Medical Center Disaster Plan and to your department specific disaster plan for additional information. All departments are responsible for maintaining a department-specific plan.
INCIDENT/EVENT REPORTING
An Incident/Event is any happening which is not consistent with the routine operation of KU Hospital and the Medical Center or routine care of patients. It may be an accident or a situation which might result in an accident. When an incident/event occurs, the complete facts must be recorded on the appropriate form as soon as possible.
Incident reports are prepared for the protection of KU Hospital and the Medical Center and its employees in the event of threatened or actual litigation. These reports are also analyzed to identify unsafe conditions or trends at the hospital/medical center so that corrective actions can be taken to mitigate the situation.
Incidents/Events Involving Patients, Visitors, Non-Employed Students and Loss of Personal Belongings
Use an Incident Report to record and report all events involving patients, visitors, non-employed students and loss of personal property.
For further information refer to the KUMC Policies and Procedures Manual or call the Risk Manager at extension 7281.
Events Involving Employees and Employed Students
The Employer’s Report of Accident is a Worker’s Compensation Accident Report Form and must be completed for all on-the-job injuries or occupational illnesses sustained by KU Hospital/Medical Center employees and employed students arising out of and in the course of employment.
(Disaster Response, Incident Reporting, No Smoking, Decorations, Personal Headphones)
NO SMOKING POLICY
Because smoking has been acknowledged to be both a fire and health hazard, a continuous effort shall be made to reduce its presence on campus. Smoking is prohibited on campus except at the designated smoking areas located outside. Persons not complying with this policy shall be subject to sanctions. Sanctions may range from counseling to formal disciplinary action (for habitual non-compliance).
USE OF RADIO/CASSETTE PLAYER WITH HEADPHONE
Use of radio/cassette players with headphones is prohibited while performing Medical Center specified duties. Use of such headphones impairs hearing which can result in accidents.
DECORATIONS FOR FESTIVE OCCASIONS
Due to fire codes and JCHAO requirements, institutional safety policies regarding decorations for festive occasions are as follows:
Remove all decorations immediately after the holidays.
Friction Toys
Friction type toys are prohibited in patient care areas because they pose a fire hazard in these locations.
SAFE MEDICAL DEVICES ACT
In the event of a device failure or user error that has had an adverse outcome on patient care, the following steps must be taken:
PERSONALLY-OWNED ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
In order to maintain an electrically-safe patient environment, use of personally-owned electrical appliances is discouraged in patient-care areas.
Patients: If a patient insists, the appliance must be checked by the Biomedical Technologies Department (extension 2195), to insure that it is safe before it can be used by the patient. The appliance will be tagged with the date to indicate it has been checked and passes inspection. These inspections are to be done during regular office hours only. Equipment cannot be used until it is checked and passes inspection.
Staff: Prior to use in patient-care areas, any personally owned electrical equipment must be approved by the Biomedical Technologies Department (extension 2195).
EXTENSION CORDS
Three-to-two prong adapters are prohibited. Adapters which allow more than one item to be plugged into a single receptacle are prohibited. Two-pronged extension cords are prohibited.
Patient-Care Areas: Extension cords are prohibited except to provide power in a temporary or emergency situation in which case only one-for-one hospital-grade extension cords are allowed. Permanent long-term use of extension cords is not allowed. If an extension cord is needed, contact your supervisor.
Heavy duty surge protectors with the in-line circuit breakers are allowed.
Non Patient-Care Areas: One-for-one heavy-duty extension cords, heavy-duty multi-receptacle extension cords with in-line circuit breakers, and heavy-duty surge protectors with in-line circuit breakers are allowed.
If additional outlets are needed, submit a Facilities Management Work Request to Facilities Management., Contact Biomedical Technologies, ext. 2195, if a longer power cord is needed on a piece of equipment or appliance or if you have any questions regarding the gauge and length specifications for a heavy-duty extension cords.
SPACE HEATERS
Non Patient-Care Areas: Portable electric heaters are allowed as long as they meet the following specifications:
Extension cords shall not be used to extend the length of the power cord.
Space heaters shall not be left unattended.
Space heaters shall be located in an open area away from combustible materials. They shall be located to limit the potential for physical damage, (away from access and egress routes, away from areas where they could be hit by doors, drawers, chairs. . .). They shall not be blocked or covered in any manner.
Patient-Care Areas: Space heaters with bare coils are not allowed in patient-care areas except in an emergency. In the event of an emergency all criteria listed above must be met. Electrically powered space heaters which circulate heated oil in a closed system are permitted.
The following steps must be taken if you discover or suspect the presence of a fire. Remember RACCEE.
Remove those in immediate danger. Close door to the room where fire is located.
Activate the fire alarm.
Call 911 and report the following information:
- Your Name
- Code Red
- Location - building name, floor, room number if known
- Phone number you are calling from
Close all doors and windows in the surrounding areas. For patient care areas: shut off oxygen valves after patients are transferred to portable oxygen.
Extinguish the fire if possiblex
Evacuate (see Evacuation Section below)
Be alert for further instructions. Remain calm.
EVACUATION:
Patient Care Areas: Full-scale evacuation procedures are not normally required during a fire emergency in patient care areas which are protected by smoke and fire barriers. Therefore, the initial response to a fire situation in patient care areas is to Protect in Place by closing doors and windows.
Non-patient Care Areas: If you hear or note that a fire alarm has been activated, close doors and windows and begin evacuation procedures.Patient Care Areas Away From Fire Location: If you hear or note that a fire alarm has been activated, take the following actions:
TRAINING/DRILL: All staff, employees, and students are required to participate in fire safety education and training at least annually (or more frequently per departmental requirements). Each department is responsible for:
Remember, you are an important part of the Medical Center’s overall fire safety plan. Your knowledge of the institutional fire safety plan will be instrumental in providing a safe and healthy environment for yourself, fellow employees, patients and visitors. Fires will happen. If we respond appropriately to a fire while it is still small, we will hopefully never have to face the disastrous consequences of a fire becoming uncontrollable.
STORAGE IN SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS/AREAS
Storage in sprinklered buildings or areas must be kept at least 18 inches below the sprinkler head.
EGRESS ROUTES
All corridors leading to evacuation exits must remain free of obstructions at all times. Items can be placed in the corridor on a temporary basis as long as each item is on wheels, located on one side of the corridor, and can be readily moved out of the corridor. In the event that a fire alarm sounds, all items in the corridor must be moved out of the corridor.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire extinguishers are located throughout all buildings on campus. Most extinguishers are classified as ABC extinguishers and contain either dry chemical or halon (to be used on computer and optical equipment fires). ABC extinguishers can be used on combustible materials (paper, trash), flammable chemicals, and electrical equipment fires. When using an extinguisher remember P A S S - Pull pin, Aim nozzle, Squeeze handle, and Sweep at base of fire.
INTERIM LIFE SAFETY MEASURES (ILSM)
ILSM are measures that must be implemented if significant life safety code deficiencies or construction activities compromise fire protection. ILSM are defined by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and include measures such as additional training, additional fire extinguishers in the area, twice the number of required fire drills, alternate means of fire protection, maintenance of egress routes free of obstructions, and limited quantities of flammable chemicals on site.
The University of Kansas Medical Center has implemented a Hazard Communication program which includes the following components:
Written Program: The written program can be found in the "Safety and Health: Policies and Procedures" notebook or via the Safety Office website at www.kumc.edu/safety/homepage.html.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS): MSDSs must be maintained by each department for the hazardous chemicals being used or stored within the department. The MSDSs must be available to employees and students any time the hazardous chemicals are being used. Additional resources for MDSDs include: the Safety Office, the manufacturer of the chemical, and the Environment, Health and Safety Office website at http://www2.kumc.edu/safety/.
Training: All staff, employees and students must receive appropriate training prior to working with or around hazardous chemicals. This training requirement can be met by participating in the following training programs:
Labeling: All containers of chemicals must be labeled with either a manufacturer’s label or a label similar to Figure 1.
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Chemical Name |
| Common Name | |
| Manufacturer | |
Figure 1: Label for secondary containers of chemicals: Numeric Rating Scale for Health (Blue), Flammability (Red), and Reactivity (Yellow) ranges from 0 - 4 with 4 representing the greatest hazard; the white section describes other hazards such as radioactive, don’t use water, etc. This information is available from the MSDS or contact the Safety Office (ext. 6126). This label must be completed in its entirety for all secondary containers of chemicals. |
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Personal Protective Equipment: Departments are responsible for assessing each position for exposure to hazardous materials and/or hazardous conditions and for informing personnel regarding personal protective equipment that must be used when performing tasks that would expose them to hazardous materials and/or hazardous conditions. Contact the Environment, Health and Safety Office, extension 1081, for guidance or assistance
Gloves: It is important to select the appropriate glove material when working with chemicals. Table 1 summarizes glove compatibility with various chemicals. This chart is based on information available at the time of preparation of this document and compatibility information should be verified (e.g., review the MSDS) prior to using the gloves.
TABLE 1: Glove Compatibilities(Information source: "A Guide to Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials" by Ansell Perry, Inc.)
Glove Type |
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CHEMICAL |
LATEX |
NEOPRENE |
NITRILE |
POLYETHYLENE |
| Acetic Acid | 2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Acetone | 4 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
| Ammonium Hydroxide | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Blood/Body Fluid | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Cationic Detergent | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Caustic Soda | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Chlorhexidine Solutions | 4 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
| Chloroform | 5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Citric Acid, 10% | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Detergents | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Diguanide | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Dimethyl Sulfoxide | 2 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
| Ethanol | 4 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
| Ethyl Ether | 5 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
| Formaldehyde (formalin) | 4 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
| Glutaraldehyde, 2-25% | 2 |
6 |
2 |
6 |
| Hydrochloric Acid, 10% | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% | 2 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
| Hypochlorite, 3-15% | 3 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
| Iodine | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Povidone Iodine | 1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| Isopropyl Alcohol (Isopropanol) | 4 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
| Lactic Acid | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Mercury | 6 |
6 |
1 |
6 |
| Methylated Spirits | 4 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
| Methyl Methacrylate | 5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Mineral Oil | 5 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
| Oleic Acid | 3 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
| Phenol, 90% | 4 |
2 |
5 |
4 |
| Phenolic Disinfectant (typical) | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Phosphoric Acid, 35% | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Sodium Chloride (Saline Solution) | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Sodium Hydroxide, 50% | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Sodium Hypochlorite (to 15%) | 3 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
| Sodium Nitrate Solutions | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Triclosan (Irgasan DP 300) | 3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Triethanolamine, 85% | 3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Urea | 2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 = Preferred protection (little or no permeation)
2 = Good Protection (Minimum degration and permeation should not occur in less than 30 minutes);
3 = Degradation may occur, and/or some chemical likely to permeate the glove in less than 30 minutes;
4 = Degradation is likely to occur; some chemical will probably permeate or penetrate the glove in less than 5 minutes;
5 = Not recommended; severe degradation and permeation is likely;
6 = not rated
Flammable Chemicals: The DO’s and DON’Ts of Storage and Handling
- Do not store in ordinary refrigerators
- Do not store or transfer from one container to another in any exit corridor or passageway leading to an exit
- Do transfer from one container to another in a fume hood whenever possible
- Do dispose of as hazardous chemical waste - DO NOT POUR DOWN A DRAIN OR EVAPORATE IN A HOOD
- Do not exceed more than a total of 60 gallons in all flammable storage cabinets in any one laboratory
- Do not have more than 10 gallons outside of the flammable storage cabinet in any laboratory in patient care buildings (KU Hospital, Delp Pavilion, Wescoe Pavilion, Eaton, Olathe Pavilion)
- Do not have more than 4 gallons/100 ft2 of laboratory space in all other building
Potentially Explosive Chemicals: The DO’s and DON’Ts of Storage and Handling
- Do not purchase or store more than needed for a short-term working supply
- Do record on the container label the date received and the date opened
- Do not store in refrigerators, fume hoods, or near sources of heat/open flames;
- Do store in flammable storage cabinets
- Do keep containers closed when not in use
- Do dispose of as hazardous chemical waste - DO NOT POUR DOWN A DRAIN OR EVAPORATE IN A HOOD
- Do dispose of unused or expired chemicals according to manufacturer’s recommendation
- DO NOT move the container if there is any evidence of peroxide formation (crystals around the cap, rusty can)
TABLE 2 Highly Reactive and Potentially Explosive Chemicals
- Acetal (acetaldehyde diethyl acetal)
- Acrylic acid
- Acrylonitrile
- Benzoyl Peroxide (solid)
- Butadiene (Diacetylene)
- Chloroprene
- Chlorotrifluoroethylene
- Cumene (isopropyl benzene)
- Cyclohexene
- Dicyclopentadiene
- Diethylene glycol dimethyl ether (diglyme)
- Dioxane
- Divinyl acetylene
- Ethyl ether (diethyl ether)
- Ethylene glycol ether acetates
- Ethylene glycol monoether (cellosolves)
- Ethylene glygol dimethyl ether (glyme)
- Furan
- Isopropyl ether (diisopropyl ether)
- Methyl acetylene
- Methyl isobutyl ketone
- Methyl methacrylate
- Methylcyclopentane
- Nitro...& dinitro...
- Picric Acid (crystaline or forming crystals)
- Picrysulfonic acid
- Potassium amide
- Potassium metal
- Sodium azide
- Styrene
- Tetrafluoroethylene
- Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
- Tetrahydronaphthalene (Tetralin)
- Vinyl acetate
- Vinyl acetylene
- Vinyl chloride
- Vinyl ethers
- Vinyl pyridine
- Vinylidene chloride
Incompatible Chemicals: Store incompatible chemicals in separate storage areas. Incompatible chemicals are those which may react together and create a hazardous condition. See Table 3.
TABLE 3: Examples of Chemical Incompatibilities
| Acetic Acid | chromic acid, nitric acid, hydroxyl containing compounds, ethylene glycol, perchloric acid, peroxides,and permanganates. |
| Acetone | concentrated sulfuric and nitric acid mixtures. |
| Acetylene | copper (tubing), fluorine, bromine, chlorine, iodine, silver, mercury or their compounds. |
| Ammonio Hypochlorite (Anhydrous) | mercury, halogens, calcium or hydrogen , fluoride. |
| Ammonium Nitrates | acids, metals powders, flammable liquids, chlorates, nitrites, sulfur, finely divided organic or combustible materials. |
| Aniline | nitric acid, hydrogen peroxide. |
| Bromine | same as for chlorine. |
| Carbon (Activated) | calcium hypochlorite, all oxidiziers |
| Chlorates | ammonium salts, acids, metals powders, sulfur, finely divided organic or combustible materials. |
| Chromic Acid | acetic acid, naphthaline, camphor, glycerin, turpentine, alcohol, flammable liquids. |
| Chlorine | ammonia, acetylene, butadiene, butane, methane, propane, (other pertroleum gases),hydrogen, sodium carbide, turpentine, benzene, finely divided metals. |
| Chlorine Dioxide | ammonia, methane, phosphine, hydrogen sulfide. |
| Copper | acetylene, hydrogen peroxide. |
| Cumene Hydroperoxide | acids, organic or inorganic |
| Cyanides | with acids |
| Flammable Liquids | ammonium nitrate, chromic acid, peroxide, nitric acid, sodium peroxide, the halogens |
| Fluorine | isolate from everything |
| Hydrocarbons | generally with fluorine, chlorine, bromine, chromic acid, or sodium peroxide |
| Hydrocyanic Acid | nitric acid, alkali. |
| Hydrofluoric Acid (Anhydrous) | ammonia, aqueous or anhydrous. |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | copper, chromium, iron, most metals or their salts, alcohols, acetone, organic materials, aniline, nitromethane, flammable liquids, combustible materials. |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | fuming nitric acid, oxidizing gases. |
| Iodine | acetylene, ammonia (aqueous or anhydrous), hydrogen. |
| Mercury | acetylene, fulminic acid, ammonia |
| Nitric acid (Concentrated) | acetic acid, aniline, chromic acid, hydrocyanic acid, hydrogen sulfide, flammable liquids & gases |
| Oxalic Acid | silver, mercury. |
| Oxygen | with oils, grease, hydrogen, flammable liquids,solids & gases |
| Perchloric Acid | acetic anhydride, bismuth (its alloys),alcohol, paper, wood. |
| Phosphorous Pentoxide | with water. |
| Potassium | carbon tetrachloride, carbon dioxide, water. |
| Potassium Chlorate | sulfuric and other acids. |
| Potassium Perchlorate | (see also chlorates) sulfuric and other acids. |
| Potassium Permanganate | glycerin, ethylene glycol, benzaldehyde, sulfuric acid. |
| Silver | acetylene, oxialic acid, tartaric acid, ammonium compounds. |
| Sodium | carbon tetrachloride, carbon dioxide, water. |
| Sodium Peroxide | ethyl or methyl alcohol, glacial acetic acid, acetic anhydride, benzaldehyde, carbon disulfide, glycerin, ethylene glycol, ethyl acetate,methyl acetate, furfural. |
| Sulfuric Acid | potassium chlorate, potassium perchlorate, potassium permanganate (or compounds with similar light metals, such as sodium lithium). |
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