Sink Disposal

No chemical waste should be poured down the drain unless it is certain that doing so does not violate hazardous waste regulations or the City of Denton wastewater treatment plant's requirements. Please contact RMS at 940-565-2109 for further information regarding non-hazardous chemical waste disposal.

- Introduction and Purpose
  - Policy
  - Responsibilities
- Employee Information and Training
- Safe Chemical Use
  - Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
  - National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Diamond
  - Safety Data Sheets
  - Minimize Exposure to Chemicals
  - Routes of Chemical Entry
  - Chemical Exposure Limits
  - Chemical Exposure Monitoring
  - Toxicity
  - Chemical Labeling
  - General Storage Guidelines
  - Transportation of Chemicals
  - Chemical Segregation
- Chemical Hazards
  - Flammable and Combustible Materials
  - Explosives
  - Spontaneously Combustible
  - Dangerous When Wet
  - Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
  - Peroxide Forming Compounds
  - Health Hazards
  - Corrosives
  - Compress Gasses
  - Nanomaterials
- Particularly Hazardous Substances
  - Handling and Storage Guidelines
- Control Measures
  - Engineering Controls
  - Personal Protective Equipment
  - Administrative Controls
- Physical Hazards
  - Compressed Gases
  - Electrical Hazards
  - Trip Hazards
  - Pressure and Vacuum Devices
  - Cryogens
  - High Temperature Applications
  - Ergonomics
  - Nanomaterials and Related Inhalation Hazards
- Emergencies and Exposures
  - Emergency Response Equipment
  - Emergency Response Guide for Laboratories
    - Fires
    - Spills
  - Incident Reporting
  - Medical Consultations and Evaluations
- Other Hazards
- Hazardous Chemical Waste Disposal
  - Hazardous Waste Program
  - Hazardous Waste Storage Requirements
  - Hazardous Waste
  - Non-hazardous Waste
  - Additional Waste Types
  - Sink Disposal
- Record Keeping
- Appendix A: Globe Selection
- Appendix B: Chemical Segregation
- Appendix C: Particularly Hazardous Substances
- Appendix D: Information on Chemical Exposures from Health Hazards
- Appendix E: Standard Operating Procedures Guide
- Appendix F: Safe Use of Pyrophoric Reagents
- Appendix G: Information on Controlled Substances
- Appendix H: Risk Assessment Guide
- Appendix I: Laboratory Emergency Readiness Guide
- Appendix J: Inspection Guide
- Appendix K: Chemical Inventory Guide
- Appendix L: Lab Equipment Guide
- Appendix M: Laboratory Management Guide
- Appendix N: Reproductive Health
- Chemical Hygiene Resources and References
- Glossary