Chemical Safety

Avoid toluene exposure

Toluene – often used in paint, metal cleaners and adhesives – is a clear, colorless liquid that vaporizes when exposed to air at room temperature. According to OSHA, it also has a sharp and sweet smell, which is a sign of exposure.

App for in-the-field chemical management

By combining its popular eBinder app and Chemical Inventory Scanning app functionality into a singular SDS/Chemical Management mobile app, VelocityEHS provides users with easier online and offline access to Safety Data Sheets, as well as the ability to quickly scan chemical container barcodes and manage inventory information.

Treating chemical burns

Are chemicals used in your workplace? Mayo Clinic notes that chemical burns can be caused by a variety of substances, including strong acids, drain cleaners, paint thinners and gasoline.

Countertop cabinet for chemical storage

This durable, compact countertop cabinet safely stores up to two 4-liter bottles of acids or bases near your workspace.
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Canopy hood

These Canopy Hoods are designed to collect and exhaust corrosive vapors, heat, steam and odors. Wall or island models are available in 36-, 48-, 72- and 96-inch widths.

GHS chemical labels

Avery UltraDuty GHS Chemical Labels are designed for pigment-based desktop inkjet printers.

Chemical storage

Never worry about corrosion while storing hydrochloric, sulfuric or nitric acids, or bases such as sodium, potassium or calcium hydroxide, in this metal-free polyethylene cabinet for corrosives.

GHS chemical labeling requirements

The chemicals I ordered over a year ago that are still on the shelf … do I need to re-label them?
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Understanding the final GHS deadline

The next and final GHS deadline is June 1, 2016. What does that means for me as an employer?

Hazard alert: Methylene chloride

Methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane or MC, is a volatile and colorless liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor.

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