UF policy requires all chemical labs to maintain spill control materials in the event of a liquid chemical release. Although spill control depends on the types of chemicals stored in a lab, the following list of possible spill kit items is offered as a general guideline:

• Neutralizing agents such as sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, or sodium bisulfate, and

• Inert absorbents such as kitty litter or vermiculite. Caution should be exercised if rags and sponges are used as some chemicals may ignite upon contact with them.

• Vacuum line, flask and needle-nose pipette, and trap for mercury spills (if mercury is present in the lab).

• Personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, aprons, etc.) for the person(s) collecting the spilled material.

• Waste disposal forms and labels, bags, a high-density polyethylene bucket and small shovel for collection of spill clean-up materials prior to disposal with EH&S.

Spill kits are available from EH&S.

For more information concerning clean-up requirements in your lab, please consult your Material Safety Data Sheets.