Chemical Safety Links

AIHA Laboratory
Health & Safety Committee

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Hazardous Chemicals

Cancer and Cancer Drug Information

National Toxicology Program's (NTP) List of Known Human Carcinogens

International Agency for Research on Cancer

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's List of Carcinogens

NFPA Labeling System and Chemical Reference

Periodic Table and Information on the Elements

 Chemical Safety
 Basic Spill Kit
 Education & Training
 Homeland Security Chemical Regulations
 Manuals, Forms & Guides
 MSDS
 Required Notification
 Safety Shorts
 Safety Training Courses

Emergency Information

Large Chemical Spill Cleanup Procedure

Small Chemical Spill Cleanup Procedure

Mercury Spill Cleanup Procedure


New DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Regulations

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized Appendix A of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) in the Federal Register on November 20, 2007. UAB OH&S is preparing specific information and processes for complying with the new standards and to make compliance as "lab friendly" as possible.

Please refer to this website for information and answers to frequently asked questions geared for colleges and universities. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

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MSDS On Demand

3E MSDS on Demand is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply call 1-800-451-8346. You will be asked if this is an emergency or non emergency. Have available Product Name, Manufacturer Name, Product Number, UPC Code, and your FAX number. MSDSs will be faxed to you immediately.

Instructions for use of the MSDS On DemandPDF file*


Packing and Disposing of Chemical Waste
by Judy McBride - Assistant Director of Chemical Safety

At some time, all labs will need to dispose of waste chemicals. Some generate large amounts of chemical waste requiring regular, scheduled pickup, such as those synthesizing proteins or other compounds. Others may not generate waste until they move or review their inventory for outdated material. No matter what the amount generated, it is critical that all materials be identified and packed properly.

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