Standard Operating Procedure
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Read the EH&S Standard Operating Procedures Fact Sheet before filling out this form.
Print out the completed form and keep a readily accessible hard copy in the lab (also
keeping an electronic copy is highly recommended).
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Date:
November 12, 2010
SOP Title:
Glovebox
Principal Investigator:
Richmond Sarpong
Room and Building:
841A Latimer Hall
Lab Phone Number:
(510) 643-2485
Section 1 – Process
Procedure for working inside the glovebox, an inert environment.
Section 2 – Hazardous Chemicals
See Chemical Inventory for each glovebox chemical list.
Section 3 – Potential Hazards
The glovebox is under positive pressure of nitrogen, so overpressure can occur. Prevent this by
slowly placing arms inside the gloves. Use appropriate personal protective equipment: safety glasses
and cotton glove liners.
Section 4 – Approvals Required
Training and approval by Sarpong group glovebox operator is required prior to use.
Section 5 – Designated Area
Glovebox should be used in the designated area in 839 or 838 Latimer.
Section 6 – Special Handling Procedures and Storage Requirements
Consult the group operator or the instructions posted on the glovebox.
Section 7 – Personal Protective Equipment
Safety glasses, cotton glove liners.
Section 8 – Engineering/Ventilation Controls
Consult the group operator or the instructions posted on the glovebox.
Section 9 – Spill and Accident Procedures
In case of spill inside the glovebox, wipe up with a KimWipe. If spilled compound is a reactive,
remove from glovebox and quench appropriately. If not highly reactive (certain inorganic salts, etc.)
then place contaminated KimWipe in waste container inside glovebox to be removed by the operator.
In case of spill outside glove box, use paper towels or appropriate spill Kit to absorb chemical that was
released and place in appropriate waste container.
Section 10 – Waste Disposal
Solvent waste can be disposed of in EH&S liquid waste containers outside the glovebox. Solid waste
(if not highly reactive) can be placed in the waste container inside the glovebox.
Section 11 - Decontamination
See MSDS for appropriate response depending upon chemical.
Section 12 – Process Steps
Process Steps
Consult the group operator or the instructions
posted on the glovebox.
Safety Measures
Training Documentation
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