Safety in the
Chemical
Laboratory
A Vanderbilt Safety
Reference Manual
Vanderbilt Environmental Health &
Safety
U-0211 MCN, 2665
Phone: 322-2057
www.safety.vanderbilt.edu
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Table of Contents
Hazard Communication, The Lab Standard & The Chemical Hygiene Plan.................................3
Hazardous Chemicals...................................................................................................................3
Chemicals That Can Cause Injury.............................................................................................3
Explosive Chemicals..............................................................................................................3
Flammable Chemicals ...........................................................................................................4
Corrosive Chemicals..............................................................................................................4
Cryogenic Liquids ..................................................................................................................4
Chemicals That Can Cause Adverse Health Effects .................................................................4
Highly/Acutely Toxic Chemicals.............................................................................................4
Toxins & Select Agent Toxins................................................................................................4
Carcinogens ..........................................................................................................................5
Reproductive Toxins ..............................................................................................................5
Chemical Sensitizers (Allergens)...........................................................................................6
Chemical Storage .........................................................................................................................6
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS