Department of
Materials Engineering
Hazardous chemical solutions must be prepared in a safe manner.
For reagents which have been fully detailed in the literature and which have been previously prepared in the Department, please complete submit the RA and SWI of its preparation, use and disposal with this form to obtain authorization prior to preparation by Mr Kozicki or Mr Mackie.
Reagents which do not comply with the above two conditions must be given a complete Risk
Assessment for preparation of the solution using the OHSE procedure - in some cases this may require independent expert advice on the reagent’s safe preparation, storage, use and disposal - Bretherick’s
Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards may be very helpful. Preparation of these solutions must be performed by either Mr Kozicki or Mr Mackie, in the presence of the requesting researcher.
All hazardous chemical solutions must be stored in a fume cupboard or safety cabinet.
Please note perchloric acid/acetic acid and perchloric acid/acetic anhydride solutions are banned.
Student/Researcher Name : _________________________________________
Supervisor Name : _________________________________________________
Solution Name/ Ingredients:
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Signature that solution has previous history:_________________________
Special Notes for Preparation, Storage* and Disposal:
*some reagents required storage in vented bottle
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QTY :_________ DATE:___________ WHEN REQUIRED:_______________
Authorization (Prof Wayne D Cook): ____________________________
Required date for disposal:___________
Actual date of disposal:_____________ Initial (Mr.Kozicki/Mackie):________