Chemistry

This activity/tool is listed as:

The process  to receive approval for this tool is:

1. Check below to see that your use falls within guidelines
2. Complete, sign, and submit the MIT remote making risk acknowledgement
3. Develop your Remote Making Safety Plan with your faculty/staff oversight; look at the remote making safety plan form for guidance since you will need to fill out the form in Step 4
   Submit your remote making safety plan
4. You will be contacted to discuss the plan, feasibility, modifications, etc.
5. EHS will approve use of this tool once/if all safety and feasibility requirements are met
6. As pre-COVID, staff/faculty are responsible for making sure the safety plan is followed

Minimum required PPE and precautions (more may be required based on circumstance)

Hazards to be addressed in Safety Plan

•  In safety plan, include links to SDS for every chemical to be used, even if commonly available
• Skin / eye irritation, corrosion, or sensitization
• Fire, if using flammable chemicals
• Exothermic reaction
• Poisoning
• Any other hazard listed on the SDS

Most important safety considerations (issues, resources, advice, warnings)

• A safety plan is required prior to use of any hazardous chemicals at home

• Chemicals should generally be limited to those that can be purchased at a retail store such as a supermarket or hardware store. 

• Larger quantities (generally considered to be over 500 ml)require review and approval by EHS

• Use of any hazardous chemicals requires a plan for disposal. The disposal plan should be developed prior to purchasing chemicals. 

• Purchase the minimum amount of material needed for the project in order to minimize the amount of excess waste that will need to be disposed. 

• Use only small containers that would normally be bought for household purposes (not in bulk)

• Gloves must be worn when using chemicals

• Always review the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and follow manufacturer instructions. SDS can typically be obtained on the internet or by contacting the manufacturer. 

• Chemicals that pose an inhalation hazard may only be used outdoors or where there is continuous active ventilation

• Chemicals that are highly toxic, spontaneously combustible, water reactive, or unstable (potentially explosive) are prohibited 

• Avoid fire, sparks, and electrical appliances

• For more information see http:/ehs.mit.edu/chemical-safety

Most important considerations in the use of the tool/technology (issues, resources, advice, warnings)

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Links or info about video/images and complementary or alternative tools/tech to consider

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Forms and contact information required to obtain approval to use this technology/tools

• Link: remote making risk acknowledgement
• Link: remote making safety plan
• Link: Finding local hazardous waste disposal
• Email: Q&A and Discussion to mit-remote-making@mit.edu