Adequate Waste DIsposal

CHEM203 L07 Lab Exam

Organic Solvents

Non-Halogenated Organic Waste (rinse with acetone)

Small Organic Molecules

Non-Halogenated Organic Waste (rinse with acetone)

Organic Acids

Non-Halogenated Organic Waste (rinse with acetone)

Organic liquid waste that contains HALOGENS

Halogenated Organic Waste (rinse with acetone)

Pesticide residues

Halogenated Organic Waste (rinse with acetone)

Solutions of heavy metal ions (with perhaps a small amount of organic contamination)

Inorganic Liquid Waste (rinse with acetone/water)A

Aqueous solutions

Aqueous waste (rinse with water)

Chemical powders

Bag/jar in fumehood

Contaminated Glass

White Label

Uncontaminated Glass

Green Label

Filter papers, weigh papers, kimwipes, and plastic test tubes

Contaminated Solid Waste

Contaminated sharp items (e.g. needles)

Sharps Waste

Silica Gel

Specialized Waste