Safety Manual - Spms

SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
LABORATORY SAFETY MANUAL
Organic peroxides should be stored away from incompatible materials
such as strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing materials, flammable or
combustible liquids and materials that can be oxidized (often called
reducing agents). Such containers should be stored at eye level, a
convenient height for handling.
Peroxide testing/monitoring for all peroxide forming solvents
1. All peroxide forming solvents* should have labels (available from
CBC Store) that indicate:
a. the date received;
b. the date first opened;
c. the dates tested (quarterly).
2. All peroxide-forming solvents should be checked for the presence of
any peroxides prior to distillation or evaporation.
3. Peroxide test strips are available at the CBC Store.
4. Solvents that have peroxide concentration values above 100ppm
must be discarded.
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