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 
3. Develop your Remote Making Safety Plan with your faculty/staff oversight; look at the  form for guidance since you will need to fill out the form in Step 4
4. Submit your 
5. You will be contacted to discuss the plan, feasibility, modifications, etc.
6. EHS will approve use of this tool once/if all safety and feasibility requirements are met
7. 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: 
• Link:
• Link: Finding local hazardous waste disposal
• Email: Q&A and Discussion to mit-remote-making@mit.edu