Use protective clothing, breathing mask, glasses and gloves
Small spill ( <0.5l ) of hazardous materials
- spread absorbent over spill
- scoop it up with a shovel
- transfer to hazardous waste box
Large spill ( >0.5l ) of hazardous materials
- Warn others, cordon off the area and evacuate if necessary.
- Pour/place the absorbent, open nearby fume hoods and force the ventilation.
- Close the door to the room and allow the absorbent and ventilation to work.
Large spill ( >0.5l )off flammable materials (e.g. aceonitril, methanol)
- Shut off the mains breaker.
- Sweep and clean the surface after the absorbent/spill has been removed and destroyed.
buckets with absorbent can be found in the corridors
more absorbent can be found in the storage room, 326