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Standard Operating Procedure for Chemical Handling and StorageStandard Operating Procedure for Chemical Handling and StorageChemical Handling and Storage 0Standard Operating Procedure for Chemical Handling and Storage
EHS-00005 R12
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DCN1216
CNSE Confidential
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10.7.4
Unopened containers should be dated upon receipt (DD/MM/YYYY) and if
not used disposed of after 12 months.
11.
PYROPHORIC CHEMICALS
11.1
Storage
11.1.1
Pyrophoric liquids in quantities greater than 0.4 gallons shall be stored in
an approved flammable storage cabinet or exhausted enclosure that is
constructed of at least #18 gauge steel and is equipped with a highly
sensitive smoke detection device.
11.1.2
If used, the highly sensitive smoke detector shall be tied into the fire alarm
control panel which will page the ERT directly.
11.1.3
Accept delivery from the shipping department and transfer immediately to
the storage location. Unpack vessel from the shipping packaging.
11.1.1
Upon receipt of a pyrophoric liquid the ampoule and inner metal container
should be checked that it is labeled with the name and hazard
classification. If such a label is not present then a HMIS or NFPA label
must be attached to identify the name and hazards associated with the
chemical.
11.1.2
Also upon receipt the receiver must attach a ‘status tag’ to the outside of
the ampoule and inner metal container to identify its current state of ‘full,
in-
use or empty’.
11.1.3
Place the container in the designated flammable storage cabinet.
11.1.4
In the case of a spill or emergency contact the emergency response team
at 78600 or (518) 437-8600 immediately. Those handling emergencies
associated with this material should follow the guidelines, equipment and
PPE specified in the ERT Standard Operating Procedure.
11.1.5
Emergency response PPE and spill equipment shall be located near the
storage cabinet to allow for immediate emergency response.
11.2
Delivery
11.2.1
Pyrophoric liquids shall be transported on a cart with the ampoule inside a
metal container/housing.
11.2.2
Pyrophoric liquids can only be delivered to the NFN chemical pass-
through between the hours of Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm and handed
off directly to the person using them. Once received, this material shall be
transported directly to the cabinet and loaded immediately.
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