The American Chemical Society (ACS) is committed to the health and safety of both humans and the environment in all operations of the chemical enterprise Regulations that support the protection of the ...

Every experiment produces results—and byproducts. Plastics, solvents, and energy use add up quickly in research settings, but a growing number of laboratories are showing that waste doesn’t have to be ...

Most colleges and universities generate hazardous waste and therefore are regulated as hazardous waste generators. Chemical use in laboratories results in the need for disposal of mixed solvents, ...

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2• Introduction to Laboratory Safety and Laboratory waste Managements. 3• Know your Surrounding. 4• Laboratory Safely rules and Guidelines. 5• Safe Lab Practices . 6• Overview of Laboratory Risk ...

Universities face a challenge in managing the range of chemicals, gases and lab equipment used in scientific laboratories. These products vary widely in their nature and purpose, from hazardous ...

Research into the remediation of ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFASs (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) is growing, driven by greater awareness of their persistence, environmental impact and ...

An epicenter of groundbreaking research, the University of Wisconsin constantly produces new findings in many areas, from chemistry to plant pathology. But while these labs vary in research topics, ...

Hazardous waste as defined by the EPA is waste that is dangerous or potentially harmful to our health or the environment. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, gases, or sludges. All hazardous ...