DISPOSAL OF OLD/NON MOVING CHEMICALS SOP

1.0 PURPOSE :
To illustrate the procedure for non moving & expired chemicals.
2.0 SCOPE :
It covers all lab chemicals.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES :
Q.C. chemist.
4.0 PROCEDURE
4.1 The label on the container of the chemical should have date of receipt and validity period
4.2 If the chemical is expired and those items which are not being used for longer time and contaminated chemicals are subjected to disposal.
4.3 The person who disposes the chemical should wear mask, gloves & safety goggles
4.4 The chemical to be disposed is put in a bucket containing water, dissolved and drain into ETP plant.
4.5 After disposal the container is crushed and subjected to scrap.
4.6 Maintain a log book containing chemical no, chemical name, date of disposure, disposed by and checked by etc.