High Hazard Chemicals

Work with the following chemicals requires that the Office of EHS be notified: high toxicity chemicals (LD50< 50mg/kg)

  • high hazard corrosives (HF, aqua regia, piranha, perchloric, chromic etc.)
  • confirmed and probable IARC Carcinogens (PDF)
  • confirmed reproductive toxins/teratogens
  • nanomaterials and
  • when making novel compounds