From: Aaron's Phone <cycling1**At_Symbol_Here**VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] 20L Drums of Flammables
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 18:23:36 -0400
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All,


NFPA 45 governs the guidelines for storage of flammables in the R&D labs.   NFPA 30 may also have things to say.

Aaron

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On May 16, 2018, at 5:59 PM, Kennedy, Sheila <s1kennedy**At_Symbol_Here**UCSD.EDU> wrote:

There is also an issue of either pumping solvents or lifting the cans to pour with long-lasting ergonomic effects.

 

The only pump we've found that works on these is the Goat Throat brand. All other leaked.

To pour from a 20-L can, a can cradle can be used, but it's still awkward.

 

SMK


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From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU> On Behalf Of ILPI Support
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 2:46 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] 20L Drums of Flammables

 

Beyond all the usual admonitions about bonding, grounding, and whatnot, it is inevitable that some will start using these as waste containers.

 

When I was at the U of KY years ago, the analytical lab had 10 such metal waste containers which are not suitable for anything even mildly acidic or wet. One or two of those just happened to be leaking on the floor on the day the EPA inspection team arrived.  The department was lucky to get away with only a $25,000 fine compared to what others have gotten (shout out to Ralph in this article, BTW)  https://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/16373/title/The-Million-Dollar-Mislabel/ 

 

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On May 16, 2018, at 4:14 PM, Wilhelm, Monique <mwilhelm**At_Symbol_Here**UMFLINT.EDU> wrote:

 

My faculty are ignoring all safety recommendations lately and have chosen to start getting all flammable solvents for research in 20L metal drums.  What type of protocols and equipment should be in place for the transfer of the solvents from these containers?

Thanks,
Monique



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