Important: The information below is intended as a general guideline. Always follow
the specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each product, as well as your institutionβs internal
safety procedures and local regulations.
All laboratory chemicals should be handled in a way that minimizes exposure and prevents
contamination. Only trained personnel should work with hazardous materials and must be familiar
with the SDS before use.
- β Always wear appropriate PPE (lab coat, gloves, eye protection, and face shield where required).
- β Never pipette by mouth; use mechanical pipetting devices for all liquids.
- β Work in a fume hood when handling volatile, corrosive, or toxic substances.
- β Label all working solutions clearly with name, concentration, date, and responsible person.
- β Keep incompatible chemicals separated (e.g., acids vs. bases, oxidizers vs. organics).
- β Clean spills immediately following the recommended spill-response procedure.
Correct storage prevents degradation, unexpected reactions, and accidental exposure. Each
product label and SDS will state the recommended temperature, light exposure, and humidity
conditions.
- β Store chemicals only in designated laboratory cabinets or rooms, never in general office areas.
- β Separate flammable liquids, corrosives, oxidizers, and compressed gases into the proper storage classes.
- β Observe temperature requirements (e.g., room temperature, 2β8Β°C, β20Β°C, β80Β°C) and avoid frequent door openings.
- β Protect light-sensitive reagents from direct light using amber bottles or opaque containers.
- β Keep shelves organized with clear labeling and avoid overloading storage units.
- β Regularly review stock to remove expired, damaged, or no-longer-needed materials.
Improper disposal of chemicals can endanger people and the environment. All waste generated
from LabChemicalsBio products should be disposed of in accordance with institutional policies
and local regulations.
- β Never pour chemical waste into sinks, drains, or general rubbish unless explicitly allowed.
- β Segregate waste by type (e.g., halogenated solvents, non-halogenated solvents, acids, bases, biohazardous).
- β Use properly labeled, compatible waste containers with secure caps and secondary containment.
- β Keep accurate records of waste volumes and collection dates for auditing and compliance.
- β Arrange collection through your approved hazardous waste contractor or institutional safety office.
- β Decontaminate work surfaces and equipment after handling hazardous substances.
Many chemicals are classified as dangerous goods and must be transported under strict rules.
LabChemicalsBio works with compliant logistics partners, but internal movement within your site
also requires care.
- β Ensure outer packaging remains intact and upright during receipt and internal transport.
- β Use carts with spill trays when moving liquids and fragile containers around your facility.
- β Do not transport incompatible chemicals together in the same secondary container.
- β Keep documentation (delivery notes, SDS, labels) available for emergency responders.
- β Train staff on what to do in case of breakage, leakage, or delayed shipments.
- β Follow all local, national, and international regulations for shipping dangerous goods.