What Is the Recommended Procedure for Chemical Disposal?
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What Is the Recommended Procedure for Chemical Disposal? HAZARDOUS chemical waste, as designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or State authority, is waste that presents a danger to human health and/or the environment. EPA has determined hundreds of chemicals to be hazardous waste; no Soil Survey Office Laboratory (SSOL) should assume that a particular chemical is not hazardous but should leave such determinations to regulatory authorities. The following steps are recommended before disposing of any chemical waste. 1) Create a log book that itemizes chemical items for disposal, showing at a minimum: item name, quantity, and date available for disposal. 2) Because of particular differences among States, NRCS Soil Survey Office Laboratories are directed to consult FedCenter for environmental regulation compliance assistance when disposing of chemical items. Go to www.fedcenter.gov, or contact: a. Steve Luzzi at [email protected] (tel: 217‐373‐5894) b. Mike Shields at [email protected] (tel: 202‐564‐9035) Be sure to have the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) (MSDS) for the chemical item(s) before inquiring. An MSDS is ordinarily shipped with a chemical; these sheets should be kept on file for reference. A list of some of the more common chemicals cited in the Soil Survey Field and Laboratory Methods Manual can be found by using the hyperlinked list on the following page or by clicking on the list in the left panel. 3) Even if EPA declares a particular chemical to be nonhazardous for disposal “down the drain,” it is still necessary to contact your local Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or sewer authority to ascertain whether disposal to the POTW is permissible in your area. If disposal is permissible, obtain written permission from the local POTW authority. Do not dispose any chemical to the local POTW beforehand, even on the basis of a verbal or e‐mailed notification of permissibility. Prepare and maintain a binder with such letters for reference. 4) If it is impermissible to dispose of a chemical to the POTW, there are two disposal options: a. Hire a hazardous waste contractor to collect the waste and haul it away. b. Contact your local health department to ascertain whether your community has a hazardous chemical “disposal event” in which your SSOL would be eligible to participate. This is usually a much less expensive option when it is available. Never transport chemicals to other regions or towns for disposal, but always abide by the regulations in your area. 5) Document the means of disposal (e.g., drain or contractor), including disposal date, in the logbook. Disclaimer The mention of the name of any resource, including Web sites, products, or product types, does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The MSDSs contained in this document, current as of August 2009 and presented in unaltered form from manufacturers, are given as examples only. For the most up‐to‐date information, please contact the manufacturer of the chemical item. For instance, the most updated MSDSs for Hach chemicals can be downloaded from www.hach.com. USDA Nondiscrimination Statement The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) 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Soil Survey Office Laboratory Chemical Inventory Sample Material Safety Data Sheets for: Acetic Acid Hach NitraVer 5 Nitrate Reagent LaMotte Soil Flocculating Reagent Acetone Hach Phenolphthalein Indicator LaMotte Sulfate Test Solution Algicide Solution LaMotte Universal Extracting Solution Alpha, Alpha‐Dipyridyl Hach PhosVer 3 Phosphate Reagent LaMotte Zinc Reagent #4 Ammonium Acetate Hach Potassium 2 Reagent Solution Magnesium Oxide Ammonium Chloride Pillows Methyl Green Ammonium Hydroxide Hach Potassium 3 Reagent Methyl Red Ammonium Molybdate Hach Potassium Chloride Methyl Red Hydrochloride Ammonium Nitrate Hach Sodium and Potassium Ionic Methylene Blue Strength Adjustor Powder Ammonium Oxalate Nitric Acid Hach Sodium Hydroxide Solution, Antimony Potassium Tartrate 0.075 N Petropoxy 154 Barium Chloride Hach Sodium Reference Standard Phenol Red Solution Barium Chromate Solution Phenol Red, Sodium Salt Borax Hydrochloric Acid Phenol, Liquefied Boric Acid Hydrogen Peroxide Phenolphthalein Boric Acid, 4% with Indicator Immersion Oil Phenolsulfonphthalin (Phenol Red) Bromocresol Green Lab Algicide Potassium Chloride Bromocresol Green ‐ Methyl Red LaMotte Aluminum Test Solution Potassium Fluoride Bromocresol Purple LaMotte Ammonia Nitrogen Test Potassium Hydroxide Bromophenol Blue Solution Potassium Oxalate Calcium Carbonate LaMotte Buffer Reagent Potassium Permanganate Calcium Chloride LaMotte Calcium Test Solution Saran Calcium Sulfate (Sodium Oxalate) Silica Gel Calcium, 1000 ug/ml or 10,000 ug/ml LaMotte Chloride Test Solution Silver Nitrate Chlorophenol Red, Sodium Salt LaMotte Copper Test Solution Sodium Bicarbonate Clayton Yellow LaMotte Ferric Iron Test Solution Sodium Borate Cresol Red LaMotte Ferrous Iron Reagent Sodium Carbonate Cresolphthalein LaMotte Humus Screening Reagent Sodium Chloride Diphenylcarbazone Indicator LaMotte Iron Reagent Powder Sodium Citrate Dipyridyl Test Strips LaMotte Magnesium Test Solution #I Sodium Dithionite Eriochrome Black T LaMotte Manganese ‐ Magnesium Sodium Fluoride Ethanol 95% Test Solution #2 Sodium Hexametaphosphate Ethyl Alcohol LaMotte Manganese Periodate Sodium Hydrosulfite Reagent Ethylenediamine Tetraacetic Acid Sodium Hydroxide LaMotte Nitrate Reagent #1 Hach Alkaline EDTA Solution Sodium Pyrophosphate LaMotte Nitrate Reagent #2 Hach Ammonium Chloride Reference Sulfuric Acid LaMotte Nitrite‐Nitrogen Reagent #1 Electrolyte Cartridge SUPERFLOC 16 LaMotte Nitrite‐Nitrogen Reagent #2 Hach Buffer Solution Hardness Thymol Blue LaMotte Nitrite‐Nitrogen Reagent #3 Hach Calcium Sulfate Titan Yellow LaMotte Phosphorus Reagent #2 Hach EDTA Standard Solution, Triethanolamine LaMotte Phosphorus Reagent #3 0.0075 N Uranyl Acetate, Dihydrate Tablets Hach ManVer Hardness Indicator Zinc Acetate Dihydrate Hach Mehlich 2 Soil Extractant LaMotte Potassium Reagent B Concentrate Tablets Hach Nitrate Standard Solution LaMotte Potassium Reagent C MSDS Number: A0326 * * * * * Effective Date: 10/01/08 * * * * * Supercedes: 02/15/08 ACETIC ACID GLACIAL 1. Product Identification Synonyms: Acetic acid, methane carboxylic acid; ethanoic acid CAS No.: 64-19-7 Molecular Weight: 60.05 Chemical Formula: CH3COOH Product Codes: J.T. Baker: 5355, 5579, 5844, 6903, 9500, 9501, 9502, 9503, 9505, 9507, 9508, 9511, 9513, 9514, 9515, 9517, 9522, 9523, 9524, 9526 Mallinckrodt: 10127, 1302, 2501, 2504, 3121, 5586, 7711, 8817, H979, V155, V190, V193, V194, V625 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous --------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- Acetic Acid 64-19-7 99.5 - 100% Yes 3. Hazards Identification Emergency Overview -------------------------- POISON! DANGER! CORROSIVE. LIQUID AND MIST CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO ALL BODY TISSUE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED. INHALATION MAY CAUSE LUNG AND TOOTH DAMAGE. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Poison) Flammability Rating: 2 - Moderate Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate Contact Rating: 4 - Extreme (Corrosive) Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Potential Health Effects ---------------------------------- Inhalation: Inhalation of concentrated vapors may cause serious damage to the lining of the nose, throat, and lungs. Breathing difficulties may occur. Neither odor nor degree of irritation are adequate to indicate vapor concentration. Ingestion: Swallowing can cause severe injury leading to death. Symptoms include sore throat, vomiting, and diarrhea. Ingestion of as little as 1.0 ml has resulted in perforation of the esophagus. Skin Contact: Contact with concentrated solution may cause serious damage to the skin. Effects may include redness, pain, skin burns. High vapor concentrations may cause skin sensitization. Eye Contact: Eye contact with concentrated solutions may cause severe eye damage followed by loss of sight. Exposure to vapor may cause intense watering and irritation to eyes. Chronic Exposure: Repeated or prolonged exposures may cause darkening of the skin, erosion of exposed front teeth, and