Guidelines on the storage of chemicals are available at
{http://wwwnew.towson.edu/adminfinance/facilities/ehs/documents/ChemicalStorageGuidelines1_002.pdf}. Information on labeling, chemical container integrity and chemical incompatibilities is provided in the document. If your department uses chemicals, the guidelines should be used to implement a safe storage system.
The University is required by law to maintain a Chemical Information List (CIL). The list consists of the chemicals used/stored on campus, manufacturers of the chemicals and the buildings/rooms where they are being stored/used. The CIL is provided to emergency response personnel in the event of an emergency; thus it is imperative for it to be kept up to date. In order to achieve this, please notify EHS within 24 hours of adding or moving any chemical(s) to a room. This information can be either faxed to EHS at x4-2993 or e-mailed to {safety@towson.edu}. Please include your name, building, room number where the chemical will be stored (if moved from a room indicate that room as well), manufacturer of the chemical, chemical name and quantity. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss, please contact the Department of Environmental Health & Safety at x4-2949.
