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EHS-00005 R13
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Standard Operating Procedure

for

Chemical Handling and Storage

REVISION
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nomenclature, chemical storage, chemical
cabinet usage, inspection, grounding, and
ownership.
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1. PURPOSE
To provide minimum requirements for the safe handling and storage of
hazardous chemicals at NY CREATES / SUNY Polytechnic Institute
(SUNY Poly) Albany Facility.

2. SCOPE
2.1 This specification applies to the storage and handling of liquid and solid
chemicals at NY CREATES / SUNY Poly it does not apply to storage and
handling of compressed gases (EHS-00011) or hazardous waste (EHS-
00009).

2.2 This program applies to NY CREATES employees, SUNY Poly

employees/students, tenant employees, contractors and sub-contractor
who may be performing an activity or operation within the facility that
involves the handling and/or storage of chemicals.

2.3 Tenant employees, contractors and sub-contractors may comply with their
own organization’s program provided that it meets and/or exceeds the
minimum requirements set forth in this procedure.

2.4 NY CREATES employees, SUNY Poly employees/students, tenant

employees, contractors and sub-contractors will be notified of the
requirement to follow this program and are required to comply with the
restrictions and limitations imposed upon them by NY CREATES / SUNY
Poly during site activities.

3. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply to the various hazardous chemicals stored
and handled at the NY CREATES /SUNY Poly Albany facilities:

3.1 Hazardous Chemical, according to the Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) means any chemical which is a physical hazard or
a health hazard.

3.2 Physical Hazard means a chemical for which there is scientifically valid
evidence that it is a combustible liquid, a compressed gas, explosive,
flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable
(reactive) or water-reactive.

3.3 Health Hazard means a chemical for which there is statistically significant
evidence based on at least one study conducted in accordance with
established scientific principles that acute or chronic health effects may
occur in exposed individuals. The term “health hazard” includes chemicals
which are carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins,

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irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins,

agents which act on the hematopoietic system, and agents which damage
the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.

3.4 Control Area: Spaces within a building which are enclosed and bounded
by exterior walls, fire walls, fire barriers and roofs, or a combination
thereof, where quantities of hazardous materials not exceeding the
maximum allowable quantities per control area are stored, dispensed,
used or handled.

3.5 Combustible Liquid. A liquid having a closed cup flash point at or above
100oF (38 oC). Combustible liquids shall be subdivided as follows:

3.5.1 Class II. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 100 oF
(38 oC) and below 140oF (60 oC).

3.5.2 Class IIIA. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 140 oF
(60 oC) and below 200 oF (93 oC).

3.5.3 Class IIIB. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 200 oF
(93 oC).

3.6 Flammable Liquid. A liquid having a closed cup flash point below 100 oF
(38 oC). Flammable liquids are further categorized into a group known as
Class I liquids. The Class I category is subdivided as follows:

3.6.1 Class IA. Liquids having a flash point below 73 oF (23 oC) and having a
boiling point below 100 oF (38 oC).

3.6.2 Class IB. Liquids having a flash point below 73 oF (23 oC) and having a
boiling point at or above 100 oF (38 oC).

3.6.3 Class IC. Liquids having a flash point at or above 73 oF (23 oC) and below
100 oF (38 oC).

3.7 Highly Toxic. A material which produces a lethal dose or lethal

concentration that falls within any of the following categories:

3.7.1 Ingestion. A chemical that has a medium lethal dose (LD50) of 50

milligrams or less per kilogram of body weight when administered orally to
albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams each.

3.7.2 Absorption. A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of 200
milligrams or less per kilogram of body weight when administered by
continuous contact 24 hours (or less if death occurs within 24 hours) with
the bare skin of albino rabbits weighing between 2 and 3 kilograms each.

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3.7.3 Inhalation. A chemical that has a median lethal concentration (LC50) in air
of 200 parts per million by volume or less of gas or vapor, or 2 milligrams
per liter or less of mist, fume or dust, when administered by continuous
inhalation for 1 hour (or less if death occurs within 1 hour) to albino rats
weighing between 200 and 300 grams each.

3.7.4 Mixtures of these materials with ordinary materials, such as water, might
not warrant classification as highly toxic. While this system is basically
simple in application, any hazard evaluation that is required for the precise
categorization of this type of material shall be performed by experienced,
technically competent persons.

3.8 Oxidizer. A material that readily yields oxygen or other oxidizing gas, or
that readily reacts to promote or initiate combustion of combustible
materials. Examples of other oxidizing gases include bromine, chlorine
and fluorine.

3.8.1 Class 4. An oxidizer that can undergo an explosive reaction due to

contamination or exposure to thermal or physical shock. In addition, the
oxidizer will enhance the burning rate and can cause spontaneous ignition
of combustibles.

3.8.2 Class 3. An oxidizer that will cause a severe increase in the burning rate
of combustible materials with which it comes in contact or that will undergo
vigorous self-sustained decomposition due to contamination or exposure
to heat.

3.8.3 Class 2. An oxidizer that will cause a moderate increase in the burning
rate or that causes spontaneous ignition of combustible materials with
which it comes in contact.

3.8.4 Class 1. An oxidizer whose primary hazard is that it slightly increases the
burning rate but which does not cause spontaneous ignition when it
comes in contact with combustible materials.

3.9 Toxic. A chemical falling within any of the following categories:

3.9.1 Ingestion. A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of more than
50 milligrams per kilogram, but no more than 500 milligrams per kilogram
of body weight when administered orally to albino rats weighing between
200 and 300 grams each.

3.9.2 Absorption. A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of more than
200 milligrams per kilogram but not more than 1,000 milligrams per
kilogram of body weight when administered by continuous contact for 24
hours (or less if death occurs within 24 hours) with the bare skin of albino
rabbits weighing between 2 and 3 kilograms each.

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3.9.3 Inhalation. A chemical that has a median lethal concentration (LC50) in air
of more than 200 parts per million but not more than 2,000 parts per
million by volume of gas or vapor, or more than 2 milligrams per liter but
not more than 20 milligrams per liter of mist, fume or dust, when
administered by continuous inhalation for 1 hour (or less if death occurs
within 1 hour) to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams each.

3.10 Water-reactive material. A material that explodes; violently reacts;

produces flammable, toxic or other hazardous gases; or evolves enough
heat to cause self-ignition or ignition of nearby combustibles upon
exposure to water or moisture. Water-reactive materials are subdivided as
follows:

3.10.1 Class 3. Materials that react explosively with water without requiring heat
or confinement.

3.10.2 Class 2. Materials that may form potentially explosive mixtures with water.

3.10.3 Class 1. Materials that may react with water with some release of energy,
but not violently.

3.11 Hazardous Material. Any substance or material that could adversely

affect the safety of the public, handlers, or carriers during transportation.
This includes materials that are awaiting decontamination relocation or
reuse that are not to be deemed waste.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 It is the responsibility of each NY CREATES / SUNY Poly project manager,
tenant (Tool Owner/operator) or individual who utilizes and/or stores
chemicals at the NY CREATES / SUNY Poly Albany facilities to ensure
that the proper procedures, as detailed below, are followed for handling
and storage of such chemicals. The individual using chemicals is also
considered a hazardous waste generator and is responsible for properly
characterizing, packaging and labeling the waste with the appropriate
hazard information, as described in EHS-00009 Hazardous Waste
Management.

4.2 It is the responsibility of each NY CREATES / SUNY Poly Manager (host)

who contracts the services of contractor/vendor personnel (contractor) to
perform work on NY CREATES / SUNY Poly property to ensure that the
contractor is aware of the potential hazards associated with the required
work and the proper procedures for handling and storage of the chemicals
utilized in their activities.

4.3 It is the responsibility of the NY CREATES / SUNY Poly manager, tenant,

Tool Owner/operator or individual ordering hazardous gases and

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chemicals to arrange for the safe and proper storage of those hazardous
gases and chemicals when received onsite. Hazardous gases and
chemicals should not be delivered to and shall not be stored in office
areas. They should be delivered to the Shipping and Receiving dock
(NFN), where they can be stored temporarily until placed in bulk storage
or delivered to the ultimate user. When delivered to a laboratory or
cleanroom area, the chemicals should be placed into appropriate storage
cabinets prior to use. Hazardous chemicals should only be stored in areas
designed with adequate ventilation, spill control and fire protection
systems.

4.4 It is the responsibility of the NY CREATES / SUNY Poly manager, tenant,

Tool Owner/ operator, or individual ordering hazardous gases and
chemicals to either provide individuals who have been properly trained in
safe chemical handling and transportation or arrange to have the NY
CREATES / SUNY Poly hazardous gas and chemical handling group
properly handle and store the chemicals received at NY CREATES /
SUNY Poly. The chemicals shall be stored within approved chemical
storage rooms or cabinets and transported to the appropriate point of use
locations (i.e., laboratories, clean rooms, equipment rooms, etc.) following
safe handling practices, as detailed below.

5. ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
5.1 Building and Fire Codes of New York State.

5.2 EHS-00002 –Hazard Communication Program

5.3 EHS-00009 – Hazardous Waste Management

5.4 EHS-00010 – SUNY Poly Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

5.5 EHS-00011 – Gas Cylinder Handling Procedure

5.6 EHS-00005-F1 – Flammable Liquids Cabinet Inventory and Inspection

Form

6. BULK STORAGE AREAS

6.1 Areas and rooms in which chemicals are stored, in excess of the short-
term, in-use quantities, shall be designed and maintained in accordance
with New York State Building and Fire Codes, National Fire Protection
Association Codes (NFPA) and federal Occupational Health and Safety
Administration (OSHA) Regulations. The Facilities Operations Group
(FOG) is responsible for the design construction and general maintenance
of these areas. The Cleanroom/Laboratory Manager and Gas & Chemical
handling group are responsible for the safe operation of these areas. The

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EHS Department shall be contacted for interpretation and application of

the appropriate codes.

6.2 General Requirements for Bulk Storage Areas

6.2.1 When the area is less than 300 square feet of storage the area must
consist of minimum one-hour fire resistive construction.

6.2.2 When greater than 300 square feet of storage the area must consist of
minimum two-hour fire resistive construction.

6.2.3 Floors shall be non-combustible and liquid tight.

6.2.4 Spill containment shall be provided through the use of sills, sumps and/or
drains.

6.2.5 Exhaust ventilation at the rate of one cubic foot per minute per square foot
of floor area, or six air changes per hour, whichever is greater, and
arranged such that exhaust is taken within 12” of the floor.

6.2.6 Exhaust ventilation shall not be re-circulated within the room or building.

6.2.7 Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the
National Electric Code (NEC). In areas where flammables are stored,
electrical equipment and wiring shall be approved for Class I, Division 1,
hazardous locations.

6.2.8 When there is the possibility of an explosive environment, storage rooms

shall be located on the outer perimeter of the building and provided with
explosion venting.

6.2.9 Non-compatible chemicals shall be separated by a noncombustible solid

partition extending 18 inches above and to the sides of the stored
material, or separated by a distance of not less than 20 feet, or stored in
approved hazardous material storage cabinets (see Appendix A - Figure
1). For solids and liquids which are labeled as poisons or toxics,
secondary hazard labels (for example, Hydrogen Fluoride – Corrosive
(Acid)/Poison) shall be referred to in order to determine compatibility.

6.2.10 Categories requiring separation are flammables, acids, bases and

oxidizers. Appendix B - Figure 2 lists common chemicals utilized in
research laboratories with examples of incompatibles.

6.2.11 Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), minimum of two, shall be

installed in an immediately accessible location outside of the room. For
responding to the Central Utility Building (CUB) bulk chemical storage
areas, the nearest SCBAs are in the NanoFab South (NFS) dock or the
NanoFab South Annex (NFSX) dock.

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6.2.12 Emergency eyewash and showers shall be readily available with a

maximum travel distance from any point in the room to the shower is 25
feet or less or 10 seconds or less.

6.2.13 Emergency communication shall be provided and monitored at a remote

location at all times when someone may be working in the area alone.

6.2.14 Any chemical or gas that has been identified as expired or “out of
specification” that cannot be used in the laboratory or on cleanroom tools
must be "RED TAGGED" by the shipping and receiving department or the
gas and chemical handling firm’s personnel upon delivery, or the
responsible chemical user if discovered during storage or use. The
material container must be tagged on all sides (cylinders require only 1
tag). If the “out of specification” material is in a laboratory or in a
cleanroom, it should be either stored in an appropriate cabinet for return to
the supplier or moved to the chemical storage rooms by the gas and
chemical handling firm. Expired material if determined to be unusable
should be sent for disposal as a waste chemical through the NY
CREATES / SUNY Poly’s gas and chemical handlers.

7. IN-USE STORAGE
7.1 For the purpose of this specification, in-use storage refers to those
chemicals which have been removed from the bulk storage areas and/or
are being stored in or near the laboratory, cleanroom or maintenance
areas where they will be used.

7.2 General Requirements for In-Use Storage

7.2.1 No chemicals or gases shall be stored in office areas, with the exception
of small quantities of chemical containing office products such as printer/
copier toner, white board cleaners, or other cleaning products, which are
exempt from these requirements.

7.2.2 Chemical containers should have the date received and first opened for
use noted on them to aid in determining shelf life and product quality.
Many chemicals degrade after exposure to moisture in the air and some,
such as ethyl ether and tetrahydrofuran, form peroxides as a result, which
are unstable and may cause a fire or explosion upon opening the
container.

7.2.3 The storage of hazardous chemicals shall be within fully enclosed storage
cabinets and/or in cabinets under lab hoods and wet benches.

7.2.4 No chemical storage cabinets shall be located within exit corridors.

7.2.5 No chemical storage cabinets shall be located within fume hoods.

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7.2.6 Metal chemical storage cabinets must be of approved double-walled

construction and minimum 18 gauge steel.

7.2.6.1 Corrosives cabinets (especially those used for storing nitric and/or sulfuric
acids) are exempted from this provision. HDPE or similar engineered
plastic materials provide better resistance to corrosion in the event of a
spill of those materials.

7.2.7 All wiring within flammable cabinets or explosion proof refrigerators must
be in accordance with the NEC.

7.2.8 Specific Chemical hazard labels for each chemical must be attached to
the exterior of the cabinet. If a number of different chemicals are stored in
a cabinet, a listing of the current inventory on a removable sheet that can
be updated regularly is acceptable. The list shall be updated when each
new chemical is added or the use of a listed chemical is discontinued.
Separation of incompatible materials must be maintained.

7.2.9 The bottoms of cabinets utilized for the storage of liquids shall be liquid-
tight to a minimum height of 2 inches.

7.2.10 No mechanical or electrical equipment shall be stored on top of or inside

chemical storage cabinets.

7.2.11 No HPM or corrosive chemicals shall be stored above eye level in a

cabinet or lab hood, or on the floor in any laboratory, cleanroom or
maintenance area.

7.2.12 All chemical storage cabinets on site shall be inspected, cleaned out and
wiped down with a suitable cleaning agent at a minimum annually.

 The cabinet owner must maintain a record of the date that the
annual inspection and wipe down was completed.
 This shall be coordinated by the individuals responsible for the
storage cabinet.
 The maximum weight capacity per cabinet shelf must not be
exceeded.
 All chemicals in storage for over a year should be carefully
reviewed by the cabinet owner for chemical purity and continued
need.
o If chemical is determined to be of no use, then dispose of as
hazardous waste.

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IMPORTANT: All chemical storage cabinets shall have signage posted on

the front of each cabinet stating the cabinet owner and contact information
in case of emergency.

7.3 Exceptions to Section 7.2

7.3.1.1 Chemicals may be stored on chemical carts in the NFSX chemical transfer
areas provided that they are either in the process of being used, or
properly stored within the same shift.

7.3.1.2 A maximum of one squeeze bottle containing each specific type of

chemical is allowed at their “point of use" provided that they are in use
during that shift.

7.3.1.3 A maximum of one tub containing pre-soaked alcohol wipes is allowed at

their "point of use" provided that they are in use during that shift.

Explosion-proof refrigerators that contain chemicals shall have chemical

specific labels on their exterior and labels prohibiting the storage of food.
Chemicals shall be stored in secondary containment trays, tubs, or over
pack containers inside the refrigerator to avoid mixing of incompatible
materials.

NOTE: Flammable liquids and solids must be stored in explosion-proof

refrigerators, if temperature–sensitive.

8. SEPARATION CLASSIFICATION
8.1 The following are the five general classes of chemicals that must not be
intermingled in the same storage cabinet:

 Flammables (including combustibles)

 Acids
 Bases
 Oxidizers
 Miscellaneous hazards (e.g., phosphorous oxychloride (POCl3);
Perchloric Acid; Tetrahydrofuran (THF); boron tribromide (BBr3).

8.2 Exceptions to General Separation/ Classification Rules

8.2.1 Inert materials may be intermingled with other materials.

8.2.2 When approved by EHS, some Oxidizers may be stored with Bases.

8.2.3 Strong mineral acids, which are also oxidizers (e.g., fuming Nitric acid),
must never be stored with organic acids or bases, unless segregated

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within the cabinet in separate spill containment trays capable of holding

110% of the largest container of each material stored.

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8.3 Flammables/Combustibles

8.3.1 Flammable liquids/solids may be stored only within approved metal

flammable storage cabinets.

8.3.2 A maximum total of 120 gallons of Class I, Class II, and Class III liquids
may be stored. Of this total, no more than 60 gallons total may be Class I
and Class II liquids (See definitions Sec 3.1, 3.2) may be stored in each
cabinet.

8.3.3 No more than three (3) 60 gallon flammable storage cabinets are allowed
within any area, unless they are separated from the next nearest group of
three cabinets by at least 100 feet. Multiple combinations of storage
cabinet types are allowed provided that no more than 180 gallons of
flammable liquids are stored within the flammable storage cabinets in a
given room.

8.3.4 The cabinet must be conspicuously labeled in red letters on a contrasting

background, "Flammable - Keep Fire Away".

8.3.5 All flammable chemical storage cabinets shall be grounded.

8.3.5.1 The integrity of the ground shall be tested in accordance with the following
schedule:

1).Upon initial installation prior to the placement of chemicals in the

cabinet;

2).Whenever the cabinet is relocated;

8.3.5.2 The EHS Department may keep an inventory list of chemical storage
cabinets at the NY CREATES / SUNY Poly Albany facility.

8.3.6 When it is necessary to dispense flammable or combustible liquids

utilizing pressure:

 The canister shall be made of stainless steel.

 The canister shall be less than five gallons.
 Only an inert gas such as nitrogen or CDA may be used to
pressurize the canister.
 The canister may be pressurized to a maximum of 3 psi less than
the rating for the canister.
 The canister shall be grounded.

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 If dispensed by pressurized lines they shall be at a pressure of ˂15

psi, and shall utilize double contained piping with teflon or braided
stainless steel outer piping.

8.4 Acids

8.4.1 May be stored only within blue acid storage cabinets or acid wet station
cabinets.

8.4.2 Storage cabinets shall be labeled as "ACIDS-CORROSIVE".

8.4.3 The cabinet shelves and its bottom must be constructed or covered with
polyethylene, polypropylene, or similar acid resistant material, with molded
"traps" to catch acid spills.

8.4.4 Solid corrosive acids, used in laboratories, may be stored as general

chemicals and it’s not necessary to have spill containment for solids.

8.4.5 Inorganic mineral acids (nitric, sulfuric, hydrochloric) and organic acids
(acetic, lactic) shall not be stored in the same cabinet unless segregated
within the cabinet in separate spill containment trays capable of holding
110% of the largest container of each material stored.

8.5 Bases

8.5.1 May be stored only within blue base storage cabinets or base wet station
cabinets.

8.5.2 Storage cabinets shall be labeled as "BASE - CORROSIVE".

8.5.3 Cabinet construction shall be the same as for acid cabinets.

8.5.4 Solid corrosive bases, used in laboratories, may be stored as general

chemicals and it’s not necessary to have spill containment for solids.

8.6 Oxidizers

8.6.1 May be stored in blue oxidizer storage cabinets or oxidizer wet station
cabinets.

8.6.2 When approved by EHS, oxidizers may be stored with some bases but
shall never be stored in same cabinet or spill containment area as organic
acids or flammable organics.

8.6.3 Cabinets shall be labeled as "Oxidizer".

8.6.4 Construction shall be the same as an acid cabinets.

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8.7 Miscellaneous

8.7.1 Phosphorous oxychloride (POCl3), perchloric acid (HClO4) and boron

tribromide (BBr3) must be stored in separate storage cabinets, away from
other corrosives, due to their high reactivity.

8.7.2 The cabinets must be blue and labeled with their contents, and hazards.

8.7.3 The cabinets shall be of the same construction as acid cabinets.

8.8 General Chemical Storage

8.8.1 Chemicals, and in particular flammable liquids or water reactive solids or

liquids, should not be stored in basement areas.

8.8.2 Non-hazardous liquids should be stored in cabinets or on shelves in such

a manner as to limit contact with incompatible materials, and to prevent
their entry into floor or sink drains in the event of a leak from a container.

8.8.3 It is not necessary to provide spill containment for non-hazardous solids.

8.9 Maximum Chemical Quantities

8.9.1 The maximum quantity of hazardous chemicals within a single production

area (such as the NFS or NFSX cleanroom areas), both stored and in-use,
shall not exceed the quantities listed in Appendix C.

8.9.2 The average density of hazardous chemicals within a workstation within a

fabrication area shall not exceed that listed in Appendix D.

8.9.3 The average density of hazardous chemicals within a single control area
or laboratory shall not exceed that listed in Table III. The design and
number of control areas in any given building shall comply with the
requirements set forth in New York State Fire Code Table 2703.8.3.2 -
Appendix G.

9. PERCHLORIC ACID
9.1 Perchloric acid ≥73% forms highly explosive and unstable compounds
with many combustible materials and with metals. Unstable perchlorate
compounds may collect in the duct work of improperly installed fume
hoods and cause fire or violent explosions.

9.2 Perchloric acid should be used with extreme caution and only in a fume
hood designed for its use.

9.3 Perchloric acid hood has corrosion-resistant ductwork and wash-down

facilities.

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9.4 Containers of perchloric acid should be kept on trays of glass, ceramic, or

polyethylene materials of sufficient capacity to hold all of the acid in the
event of a leak.

9.5 Only minimum quantities should be kept, with no more than a one pound
bottle in the laboratory at any time. No flammables or organic solvents
should be used in a perchloric acid hood.

9.6 Perchloric acid should not be kept for more than a year since explosive
crystals may form. To verify adherence to this rule the requestor must
place a date on the bottle of perchloric acid as soon as it is received.

9.7 Discolored perchloric acid should not be touched, it is most likely

contaminated and could be dangerous. Contact EHS for proper disposal.

9.8 It is recommended that concentrations ˂73% follow the same protocol

outlined above with the exception of the wash-down facilities in the
designated perchloric acid hood.

10. MATERIALS LIABLE TO FORM PEROXIDES IN STORAGE

10.1 A number of both organic and inorganic compounds are susceptible for
the formation of peroxide compounds by reaction with atmospheric
oxygen. Such compounds include:

 Aldehydes
 Ethers, especially cyclic ethers and those containing primary and
secondary alcohol groups
 Compounds containing benzylic hydrogen atoms (particularly if the
hydrogens are on tertiary carbon atoms)
 Compounds containing the allylic structure, including most alkenes.
 Vinyl and vinylidene compounds.

10.2 Among the more widely-used compounds which may form peroxides in
storage are:

 acetal  diethylene glycol

 cumene  diisopropyl ether
 cyclohexene  dimethyl ether
 cyclooctene  dioxane
 decahydronaphthalene  divinyl acetylene
 decalin  ethylene glycol
 diacetylene dimethyl ether (glyme)
 dicyclopentadiene  isopropyl ether
 diethyl ether  methyl acetylene

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 sodium amide
 tetrahydrofuran (THF)
 tetrahydronaphthalene
 tetralin
 vinyl acetate
 vinylidene chloride

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10.3 Peroxide compounds are very reactive and often highly unstable.

10.4 Formation of peroxide compounds pose a number of safety hazards with

the potential for very serious injury and damage to property. These safety
hazards include:

10.4.1 Explosive Decomposition Reactions, and

10.4.2 Violent, possibly explosive, auto-polymerization of certain unsaturated

compounds, initiated by formation of peroxides.

10.5 Labeling of Incoming Material Requirements

10.5.1 On arrival to the laboratory, the labels on containers of materials

susceptible to peroxide formation must be:

10.5.1.1 Inspected to determine whether they include the warning “Peroxide

Former” or “Peroxidizable”. This information must be added, if not already
present.

10.5.1.2 Labeled with the date (MM/DD/YY) on which the material was received
and the identity of a responsible employee, group or department.

10.6 Storage Requirements

10.6.1 Peroxidizable materials must be stored in compliance with supplier SDS

recommendations.

10.6.2 If possible, the original supplier's container should be used. Otherwise,

use containers that strictly conform to manufacturers recommendations.

10.6.3 Containers should be kept tightly sealed to prevent both ingress of

additional atmospheric oxygen and also to prevent evaporation of volatile
compounds.

10.7 Handling and Use Requirements Before using a Container of

Peroxidizable Material:

10.7.1 Ensure that the material is within its approved storage / disposal limits.

10.7.2 Examine the condition of the container. If a viscous condensate, crystals

or other solids are discovered in any peroxidizable material container
(even one that is otherwise empty), DO NOT TOUCH OR MOVE THE
CONTAINER. Post a warning sign, keep others away and immediately
contact the Emergency Response Team (ERT) (#78600 or 514-437-8600).

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10.7.3 Once a container is opened the chemical should be tested for peroxides
not less frequently than once every month and dispose of after six months.

10.7.4 Unopened containers if not used disposed of after 12 months.

11. PYROPHORIC CHEMICALS

11.1 Storage

11.1.1 Pyrophoric liquids in quantities greater than 0.4 gallons shall be stored in
an approved flammable storage cabinet or exhausted enclosure that is
constructed of at least 18-gauge steel and is equipped with a highly
sensitive smoke detection device (e.g., VESDA).

11.1.2 If used, the highly sensitive smoke detector shall be tied into the fire alarm
control panel which will page the ERT directly.

11.1.3 Accept delivery from the shipping department and transfer immediately to
the storage location. Unpack vessel from the shipping packaging.

11.1.1 Upon receipt of a pyrophoric liquid the ampoule and inner metal container
should be checked that it is labeled with the name and hazard
classification. If such a label is not present then a GHS or NFPA label must
be attached to identify the name and hazards associated with the
chemical.

11.1.2 Also upon receipt the receiver must attach a ‘status tag’ to the outside of
the ampoule and inner metal container to identify its current state of ‘full,
in-use or empty’.

11.1.3 Place the container in the designated flammable storage cabinet.

11.1.4 In the case of a spill or emergency contact ERT immediately. Those

handling emergencies associated with this material should follow the
guidelines, equipment and PPE specified in the ERT SOP (EHS-00019).

11.1.5 Emergency response PPE and spill equipment shall be located near the
storage cabinet to allow for immediate emergency response.

11.2 Delivery

11.2.1 Pyrophoric liquids shall be transported on a cart with the ampoule inside a
metal container/housing.

11.2.2 Pyrophoric liquids can only be delivered to the NFN chemical pass-
through between the hours of 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday and
handed off directly to the person using them. Once received, this material
shall be transported directly to the cabinet and loaded immediately.

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11.3 Loading/Unloading/Handling

11.3.1 Once received, the pyrophoric liquids shall continue to be transported

inside the cleanroom on a cart with the ampoule inside the metal
container/housing.

11.3.2 Wearing the PPE specified in EHS-00010 and only if qualified to do so,
the person loading or unloading the material shall ensure that the area
around them is barricaded.

11.3.3 Loading or unloading of such a material shall be limited to the hours of

9:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday and shall be done as a buddy system.

11.3.4 Once loaded the status tag on the ampoule shall be marked as ‘in use’
and when removed shall be marked as ‘empty’.

11.3.5 Please note that the quantity of pyrophoric liquids at any one workstation
shall be limited to 0.5 gallons.

11.4 Spill or Emergency

11.4.1 In the case of a spill or emergency, contact immediately. Those handling

emergencies associated with this material should follow the guidelines,
equipment and PPE specified in the ERT Standard Operating Procedure
EHS-00019.

11.4.2 Emergency response PPE and spill equipment shall be located near the
storage cabinet to allow for immediate emergency response.

11.5 Packaging Liquid Pyrophorics for Return to Supplier

11.5.1 Retrieve shipping packaging that corresponds to the container to be

shipped from storage.

11.5.2 Remove the in use / empty labels from the vessel before packing.

11.5.3 Place the vessel in the packing. Seal and label, as required. Bring the
complete package to the shipping location.

12. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

12.1 Storage/Labeling

12.1.1 Hazardous materials shall be stored in yellow, hazardous-materials bag

with legible and clear information at a minimum containing the following:

 An appropriate GHS label,

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 The source of the material (i.e., tool, system the material is from),
 A contact name and number and,
 The date on which the bag was created

12.1.2 The bags may not contain any free liquid or produce any odor.

12.1.3 Hazardous material bags once properly labeled can be stored either in the
fab/subfab or in a designated storage area.

12.1.4 Bags left in the fab/subfab and not in a designated storage area should
not be more than 6 months old. After 6 months the contact on the bag will
be contacted and either asked to remove the bag and place it in a storage
area or deem the bag waste and have it removed as hazardous waste.

13. CHEMICAL RECEIPT PROCESS

13.1 After receiving a chemical, the Shipping and Receiving (S&R) department,
in accordance with EHS-00002 - Hazard Communication Program, verifies
that such a material is on the approved chemical list. If the material is not
on the approved chemical list S&R will send a note to the EHS department
to check if the material is in the approval progress. If the material is not in
the approval process, S&R must send a note to the requestor telling them
that the material needs to be approved by the EHS department before
being delivered.

13.2 If the material is on the approved chemical list, S&R will contact the
Chemical and Gas handling firm telling them that the chemical has arrived
and ask that they place it into storage. In the event that the material needs
to be placed into storage before it is approved by the EHS department,
S&R must place a ‘jailed/quarantined’ note on the container and/or outer
packaging.

14. CHEMICAL DELIVERY PROCESS

14.1 When the requestor is ready to use the chemical that they ordered, they
must contact Chemical and Gas handling firm in writing requesting that the
material be delivered and provide at least the following:

Name of requestor:
Name of the material:
Location to be stored or delivered to:
Hex ID of the tool that will use the chemical:
Approved by EHS: (Y / N)

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Date requested:
Date delivered:
Delivered by:

14.2 The requestor should allow at least 12-24 hours for the material to be
delivered. In the event that the material needs to be approved by the EHS
department, the requestor should allow 5-10 business days before the
material can be approved and thereafter delivered.

14.3 In the event that the material requested is a precursor/bubbler, Chemical

and Gas handling firm should contact the EHS to verify that the requestor
and/or tool have been approved to use such a precursor/bubbler.

14.4 Chemicals, if delivered to an area that is not a chemical storage cabinet,

should not remain in this location for more than one work shift or 12 hours
whichever is less. Chemicals that remain in such an area for >12 hours
will be returned to their storage location and the requestor will have to go
through the process again.

15. HANDLING
15.1 General

15.1.1 The required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when
using, handling, transferring or transporting chemicals (See EHS-00010).

15.1.2 Ensure all containers, baths, holding tanks, storage cabinets, etc., are
properly labeled. If a chemical is transferred into smaller container or
secondary container, the chemical identification and its associated
hazards must be clearly labeled. Labels can be obtained from label
centers located throughout the facility. Chemical label centers are located
in: each of the clean room gowning rooms; are generally available in the
CESTM labs; and can also be obtained from the EHS office.

15.1.3 A supply of spill clean-up materials shall be readily available in high

chemical use, transfer and storage areas for use in spill situations.

15.1.4 As with storage, transportation of chemicals shall be done in a manner to

prevent against accidental contact of incompatible materials.

15.1.5 All stocked chemicals should be staged to affect a First-In, First-Out

(FIFO) stock rotation process to ensure that oldest chemicals are used
first. This should avoid having chemicals in storage that exceed the
manufacturer’s expiration dates and should also serve to minimize the
generation of hazardous waste due to raw chemicals exceeding listed
expiration dates.

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15.2 Bulk Chemical Handling

15.2.1 When powered industrial lift trucks are necessary, only trained and
authorized operators are allowed to drive a powered industrial truck to
transport chemicals.

15.2.2 When bulk chemicals are transported, only compatible chemicals may be
transported on the same pallet (See Appendix A - Figure 1 for
Compatibility / Separation Matrix).

15.2.3 All boxes on a pallet must be secured before being transported via
motorized or manual pallet movers (e.g., shrink wrap, tie downs, utilization
of tension belts, strapping, or similar means).

15.2.4 When new chemicals are received, every effort must be made to place
them within their proper storage area immediately. In no instance shall
chemicals remain outside of the storage area beyond one shift.

15.2.5 When chemicals are pulled for clean room or laboratory use, they shall be
brought directly to the research area. Those which are not immediately
transferred to the clean room or laboratory area must be stored within the
appropriate chemical cabinets or returned back to the appropriate storage
room.

15.2.6 Dumbwaiters or freight elevators shall never be used as a storage

location, not even on a temporary basis.

15.2.7 Once emptied, boxes shall be broken down and removed to the
designated trash dumpster. In no instance shall empty boxes remain
beyond one shift nor shall chemicals be stored inside in a box and inside
the storage cabinet.

15.2.8 Special shipping containers, such as those used for shipping highly toxic
or flammable precursor materials, should be labeled “Hold for return
shipment”. A request should be made to Shipping and Receiving or the
Clean room or Laboratory manager for temporary storage of the container
in the chemical storage area.

15.3 Chemical Container Handling

15.3.1 Bottles/Containers (up to one gallon)

15.3.1.1 Chemicals should never be transported on a passenger elevator except as

noted in Section 20. Individuals transporting single containers should use
a chemical bottle carrier and use the stairs.

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15.3.1.2 Dumbwaiters and freight elevators can be used for transport of chemicals,
but shall NEVER be used as a chemical storage location, not even on a
temporary basis.

15.3.1.3 When carrying a one gallon size bottle, it shall be supported by one hand
at the neck of the bottle and one under the bottom. The use of chemical
carriers to move individual bottles is strongly recommended.

15.3.1.4 Multiple small containers (e.g., 20-100 ml or cc, 0.7-3.4 oz.) can be carried
in a chemical carrier or an over pack container of suitable size as long as
chemically compatible.

15.3.1.5 At no time shall either full or empty chemical bottles be transported without
its cover firmly fastened.

15.3.1.6 Empty bottles shall be handled and disposed of in accordance with the
hazardous waste procedures.

15.3.1.7 When two or more gallon size bottles are transported, it shall be by means
of a cart which is constructed of a chemical resistant material.

15.3.1.8 The carts shall provide a means of restraining containers against

accidental dislodgment and breakage, and shall be capable of containing
the volume of the largest bottle, should it break.

15.3.1.9 The length or width of the cart shall not exceed 48 inches.

15.3.1.10 No more than 48 gallons shall be transported on one cart.

15.3.1.11 Non-compatible chemicals shall not be transported within the same cart,
dumbwaiter, or freight elevator at the same time.

15.3.1.12 Bulk storage of cases of chemicals is limited to a stacking height of four

cases. The cases should be stacked on a spill containment skid or on
shelves located within a spill containment area.

15.3.2 Five-Gallon Drums

15.3.2.1 Five-gallon drums shall be transported by means of cart or hand truck

designed for the load.

15.3.2.2 Five-gallon drums may be stacked up to three drums high, provided that
the drums are designed for stacking, while they are in bulk storage. No
stacking of drums is allowed for In-Use storage.

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15.3.3 Greater Than Five-Gallon Drums

15.3.3.1 Larger drums shall be transported by means of a hand truck of tripod style
and designed for the load.

15.3.3.2 Drums shall be transported in the upright position with their bungs/tops
secured. This section, applies to all drums to include full, in-service, and
empty drums.

15.3.3.3 Once emptied, drums shall have an "EMPTY" label affixed, and be treated
as still having the chemical hazard associated with the original chemical
until they have been triple rinsed.

15.3.3.4 Full drums of 30 gallon or greater capacity shall not be stacked.

15.3.3.5 Empty drums may be stacked on their sides with both ends secured. They
should only be stored in designated storage areas, and if outside, not
subject to storm water runoff. The stacking of empty drums is limited to
three rows high.

15.3.4 Transferring Chemicals by Hand

NY CREATES EHS’s preferred technique for chemical transfers is based

on minimizing employee exposures to chemicals, in order of effectiveness:
1) Designed engineering controls, such as bulk-fed delivery systems
2) Local engineering controls, such as an articulating arm with snorkel
exhaust,
3) Lastly, having the employee pour chemicals by hand while wearing
PPE.

NY CREATES recognizes that in an R&D environment, it may not always

be feasible to bulk feed smaller amounts of chemicals, therefore, we allow
the transfer of chemicals by hand with the following requirements:

 All hand pouring of an HPM requires local exhaust, such as a fume

hood or an articulating arm with snorkel exhaust to minimize
employee exposures, odor issues, and HEPA filter risks.

 No more than 1.3 gallons (5L) of liquids with a hazard ranking of 4

may be hand poured at a single time and must be dispensed to and
from approved containers.

 No more than 5 gallons of liquids with a hazard ranking of 3 or less

may be hand poured at a single time and must be dispensed to and
from approved containers.

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 The maximum amount of any one hazardous chemical that can be

poured in a week is 20 gallons.

 If a tool needs more than 55 gallons of a single chemical in a two-

week period, it must be bulk supplied.

 Job-specific training must be given to all employees performing the

hand pouring task. This should include proper use of PPE and spill
emergency and clean-up procedures.

 All hand pouring/dispensing of an HPM requires secondary

containment such as spill trays.

 Spill clean-up kits must be prepared and available in the work area.

15.3.5 Exceptions

15.3.5.1 The requirements for transferring chemicals by hand do not apply to

canister change-outs or Nowpaks which have quick-disconnect ports.

15.3.5.2 Special circumstances that do not meet this specification must be

authorized by the NY CREATES EHS Department.

16. EMERGENCY SHOWER AND EYEWASH

16.1 Emergency Shower and Eyewash stations are and shall be installed in
areas where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to corrosive
chemicals. The EHS Department should be consulted for the additional
emergency shower and eye wash needs for other hazardous chemicals.

16.1.1 The stations shall be installed within 25 feet of any hazardous chemical
location or within 10 seconds of travel, must be unobstructed at all times
and have a continuous water supply.

16.1.2 Signs indicating “Emergency Shower and/or Eyewash” shall be posted at

each installation.

16.1.3 They shall be inspected monthly and flushed monthly by Facilities

personnel, and the attached inspection record label shall be completed.

16.1.4 They shall be located away from electrical sources.

17. CHEMICAL SPILLS AND LEAKS

17.1 All chemical spills must be cleaned up immediately by qualified
individuals.

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17.1.1 Small chemical spills of known materials (i.e., less than one quart) of low
to moderately hazardous materials can be cleaned up by qualified
laboratory personnel. Larger spills should be cleaned up by ERT, since
larger quantities of spill supplies than typically stored in a laboratory will be
required. In addition, special precautions such as use of PPE may be
needed based on the type and volume of material spilled.

17.1.2 Call 437-8600 or 7-8600 to report chemical spills

17.2 All chemical leaks must be contained immediately upon discovery, and the
leak source repaired and cleaned up as soon afterward as business
conditions allow. At no time shall a leak be allowed to continue
uncontained.

17.2.1 Only persons who have been deemed qualified shall contain chemical
leaks.

17.2.2 Call 437-8600 or 7-8600 to report chemical leaks.

17.2.3 Leaking chemical containers should be clearly labeled to indicate that they
are leaking, and should not be moved without adequate spill containment
Damaged or leaking chemical containers are contained and over-packed if
necessary by the ERT and placed in designated storage areas. If the
leaking container is deemed unfit for use and declared waste, it should be
labeled according to EHS-00009.

18. CHEMICAL WORK STATION DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

18.1 General chemical work station (including wet benches) design
requirements shall include the following:

18.1.1 Exhaust manometer, magnahelic, or photohelic to provide a visible

indication of ventilation operation.

18.1.2 Emergency power-off switch (red mushroom “panic” button) controlling all
power to the work station.

18.1.3 Station/equipment power controlled by a ground fault circuit interrupter.

18.1.4 Minimum hood face capture velocity shall be 100 fpm and for wet
benches, sinks and hoods which utilize slots in the freeboard area above
the liquid level of the bath shall have minimum slot velocities of 750 fpm
and a minimum capture velocity, 9" above the liquid level at the center of
the chemical bath, of 125 fpm.

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18.2 Flammable/Combustible Solvent Work Station Design

18.2.1 Work stations shall be all metal (18-gauge stainless steel minimum)
construction, or Factory Mutual Flame retardant plastic meeting 4910
performance standard.

18.2.2 All stations shall have point of use (in station or directly above)
extinguishing system, either water or Halon/CO2 system. If Halon/CO2
system, both manual and automatic, utilizing UV/IR detectors (not
powered by the emergency off switch).

18.2.3 There must be a means for electrically grounding the hood or work station
to prevent static accumulation.

18.2.4 Electrical equipment & wiring, including lighting inside the hood, shall be
rated for flammable atmospheres, Class I, Division II; or shall be located in
a separate nitrogen-purged area of the work station. The nitrogen purge
must have a flow indicator.

18.3 Heated Work Station Design

18.3.1 Heaters, or heated work stations must have a primary temperature control,
and an independent over temperature detector tied to the heater power
cut-off. This shall also apply to hotplates used in lab hoods or on lab
bench tops. Power must auto shut off if temperature exceeds 15 degrees
C above the process temperature.

18.3.2 A low liquid level indicator must be interlocked to the heater power. An
optical or nitrogen bubbler type level detector is preferred over floats
because floats may corrode. A bubbler type shall have a nitrogen flow
indicator.

18.3.3 Any heating element which transfers heat by passing fluid through the
heating element must have an appropriate pressure or flow sensor
capable of removing power from the heating element, should flow fall
below a specified limit.

18.3.4 An automatic timer should be connected to the heater or hot plate, to

prevent overheating if left unattended for any length of time.

18.3.5 No immersion type heaters shall be used unless it is absolutely necessary.

Applications involving immersion type heaters shall be reviewed with the
EHS Manager.

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18.4 Corrosive Liquids Work Stations

Stations should be of metal (18-gauge stainless steel minimum)

construction, with corrosion resistant coating, or flame-retardant plastic
meeting Factory Mutual 4910 performance standard.

19. CHEMICAL TRANSPORT

19.1.1 Only materials that are on the approved chemical list shall be permitted to
be picked up from S&R and transported.

19.2 Placarding

19.2.1 Packages or containers shall be transported in the original Department of

Transportation (DOT) packaging as the DOT requires that all packages
containing hazardous materials be constructed of particular types of
material and be placarded on the outside to alert the carrier of the hazard
contained within.

19.2.2 In the event that a package does not have a placard, the S&R department
will place the appropriate placard on the outside of the package before
allowing the HPM to be transported.

19.3 Transport Cart

19.4 Chemicals or hazardous waste transport shall only be done within an

approved cart.

19.5 The transport cart must be clearly marked and designated for transporting
compatible materials (e.g., corrosive; flammable).

19.6 Incompatible materials shall not be transported or carried at the same

time.

19.7 Chemical containers must be secured/locked on cart before entering the

corridor and shall remain secured/locked during transport.

19.8 Transport carts transporting HPMs above excepted quantities must be

compliant with 2703.10.3 of the NYSFC.

19.9 Emergency Procedures

19.9.1 The transport cart shall be equipped with spill pads for containing and
cleaning up spills of less than a pint.

19.9.2 The transporter shall have knowledge of NY CREATES / SUNY Poly ERT
and the phone number to activate the team should there be a spill of
greater than a pint.

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19.9.3 The transporter shall be aware of pull stations and use one in the event
that a situation occurs that is beyond their control, such as a material that
is fuming, smoking or otherwise reacting.

20. CHEMICAL & HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORT IN HALLS

AND ELEVATORS
20.1 The required PPE must be worn when transporting chemicals.

20.2 Chemical carts should be loaded and staged the day prior to expected
delivery. The staging should take place in CUB, HPM Storage building or
NFN receiving area

20.3 While transporting the chemical cart into the building and down hallways
the lead person shall assists with doors and any obstructions while the
second person steers the cart.

20.4 No one is allowed to travel inside ANY elevator while transporting HPM
chemicals.

20.5 Two qualified persons are required for transporting HPM chemicals in
elevators.

20.5.1 A qualified person is one who has been trained in Chemical Handling,
PPE and Emergency Spill Response Procedures.

20.6 The elevator sequence is as follows:

1. One person stays at the elevator loading floor and the second is in
position at the off-loading floor level.

2. The chemical cart is loaded into the elevator. No one travels inside the
elevator with chemicals. A sign shall be hung on the front of the cart
that reads “Hazardous Materials/Waste in Transport. DO NOT
BOARD’.

3. The person at the off-loading floor calls for the elevator and receives
the cart.

4. The person at the off-loading floor shall wait until the second qualified
person is present to proceed with transportation down hallways.

20.7 HPM Transport

20.7.1 HPM Chemicals cannot be transported through emergency egress exits

except in special circumstances as approved by EHS.

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20.7.2 HPM Chemicals shall be transported using chemical elevators or

dumbwaiters with the exception of the following buildings that do not
contain chemical elevators:

 NFS
 NFE
 CESTM
20.7.3 Passenger elevators should never be used to transport HPMs in buildings
where chemical elevators are available (NFN, NFX, and NFC). If the
freight elevator is unavailable, EHS must review and approve each
alternate transport request on a case-by-case basis.

20.7.4 HPMs shall not be transported in corridors that have a width of less than
44 inches.

20.8 Safe Transport of Chemicals and Waste using the NFS/NFE/CESTM

Passenger Elevator

20.8.1 Corridors being used cannot have dead ends and must be equipped with
smoke detection devices, pull stations, and fire alarm horns/strobes.

20.9 Chemicals can be transported into NFS labs within an approved cart in the
NFS passenger elevator between 5:00am and 7:00 am only on Tuesdays
and Thursdays.

20.10 Chemicals can be disposed of or removed from NFS labs within an

approved cart in the NFS elevator only between 5:00am and 7.00am on
Wednesdays and Fridays.

20.11 Hazardous Waste removal follows the same process as for chemical
transport.

20.11.1 Chemicals delivered to the NFN loading dock shall be transferred from the
NFN loading dock to the NFE loading dock within one day of delivery.

20.11.2 Chemicals cannot be transported until receipt of delivery to the NFE

loading dock has been confirmed. Chemicals transported to NFE shall be
done so by the Chemical and Gas handling firm using a powered industrial
truck.

20.11.3 Chemicals and waste delivered to the NFE loading dock that will not
immediately be transferred to their final destination must be secured in a
flammable or corrosive staging cabinet.

20.11.4 Chemicals delivered to the NFN loading dock shall be transferred from the
NFN loading dock to the CESTM labs within one day of delivery.

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20.12 Chemicals can be transported to or waste removed from the NFE/CESTM

labs within an approved cart using the building’s passenger elevator.

20.12.1 HPMs shall be transported from Shipping and Receiving dock on the
second floor of NFN to the second floor CESTM labs.

20.12.2 If chemicals need to be transported to the first or third floor CESTM labs,
the transporter shall use the elevators located in CESTM.

20.13 Hazardous Waste removal from labs in NFE/CESTM follows the same
route and process as outlined for chemical transportation.

20.14 Biosafety materials delivered to the NFN loading dock shall be placed in
refrigerated/freezer storage awaiting pick up and transported directly to
the designated lab(s) in NFE/CESTM.

20.14.1 Biosafety waste shall be picked up from each biosafety lab and
transported by a qualified NY CREATES / SUNY Poly employee, in a
labeled cardboard shipping box, directly to the designated biosafety waste
storage area in the CUB.

21. RECORDS
21.1 Chemical and gas inventory records shall be maintained by the cleanroom
maintenance support group or laboratory manager.

21.2 Facilities Operation shall maintain an inventory of Flammable Storage

Cabinets in use at the NY CREATES / SUNY Poly Albany facility.

21.3 Facilities Operation shall maintain records of annual Ground integrity

testing performed on Flammable Cabinets at the facility.

21.4 EHS shall maintain records of training for individuals required to handle
and store chemicals, or clean up chemical spills or leaks.

NOTE: Those individuals handling or storing chemicals must attend

training upon initial assignment, annually or more frequent if an incident
occurs that deems retraining is necessary. Persons qualified to transport
chemicals have had EHS training in Chemical Handling, PPE, and Small
Spill Response.

22. APPENDICES
22.1 Appendix A - Figure 1: HPM Separation Matrix

22.2 Appendix B - Figure 2: List of Incompatible Chemicals

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22.3 Appendix C - Table I: Maximum Chemical Quantities Stored in a Single

Fabrication Area or Laboratory

22.4 Appendix D - Table II: Maximum Quantities of HPM at a Workstation

22.5 Appendix E – Table III (A): Maximum Quantity of Hazardous Materials

Posing a “Physical” Hazard

22.6 Appendix F – Table III (B): Maximum Quantity of Hazardous Materials

Posing a “Health” Hazard

22.7 Appendix G – Table IV: Design and Number of Control Areas

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Appendix A - Figure 1: Minimum Separation of HPMa,b

Highly Flamma Water Unstable Organic

Materials Toxic Acid Base Oxidizer Pyrophoric
Toxic ble Reactive Reactive Peroxide
Highly
__
Toxic NR 1 hr. 1 hr. 1 hr. 1 hr. 1 hr. 1 hr. 1 hr. 1 hr.

Toxic __
NR S S S S S S S S

Acid __
1 hr. S S Sc S S Sc S S
__
Base
1 hr. S S S S S S S S

Flammable __
1 hr. S SC S S R S S S

Oxidizers __
1 hr. S S S S S Sc S S
Water
__
Reactives 1 hr. S S S R S S S S

Pyrophoric __
1 hr. S SC S S Sc S S S

NOTES:

For SI: 1 Foot = 304.8mm

a. NR = Not Required
S = Separation by a partial noncombustible partition
R = Separate Rooms
1 hr. = 1-hour fire-barrier construction

b. Hazardous production material gas shall be separated from HPM liquids and solids by a 1-hour fire-barrier or
shall be kept in approved gas cabinets.

c. Separation by not less than 20 feet is allowed in lieu of a noncombustible partition.

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Appendix B - Figure 2: Partial List of Incompatible Chemicals

The following list of chemicals in the left-hand column should be transported, stored, used, and disposed
of in such a manner that they do not accidentally come in contact with the corresponding chemicals in the
right–hand column. These chemicals could react violently if allowed to come in accidental contact with
each other, resulting in an explosion, or may produce highly toxic and/or flammable gases or vapors.
However, it should be remembered that this list is not in any way complete, but is to serve only as a guide
for the commonly used chemicals.

Primary Chemical Incompatible with

Acetic acid Chromic acid, ethylene glycol, hydroxyl-containing compounds, nitric acid,
perchloric acid, permanganates and peroxides.
Acetone Bromine, chlorine, nitric acid, and sulfuric acid.
Acetylene Bromine, chlorine, copper, mercury, and silver.
Alkaline and alkaline earth metals Carbon dioxide, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and water.
such as calcium, cesium, lithium,
magnesium, potassium and
sodium.
Aluminum and its alloys (as Acid or alkaline solutions, ammonium persulfate and water, chlorates,
powders) chlorinated compounds, nitrates, and organic compounds in nitrate/nitrite salt
baths.
Ammonia (anhydrous) Bromine, calcium hypochlorite, chlorine, hydrofluoric acid, iodine, mercury,
and silver.
Ammonium perchlorate, Combustible materials, oxidizing materials such as acids, chlorates, and
permanganate, or persulfate. nitrates.
Ammonium nitrate Acids, chlorates, lead, metallic nitrates, metal powders, finely divided
organics or combustibles, sulfur and zinc.
Aniline Hydrogen peroxide or nitric acid.
Barium peroxide Combustible organics, oxidizable materials, and water.
Barium rhodanide Sodium nitrate.
Bismuth and its alloys Perchloric acid
Bromine Acetone, acetylene, ammonia, benzene, butadiene, butane and other
petroleum gases, hydrogen, metal powders, sodium carbide, and turpentine.
Calcium or sodium carbide Moisture (in air) or water.
Calcium hypochlorite Ammonia or carbon (Activated)
Chlorates or perchlorates Acids, aluminum, ammonium salts, cyanides, phosphorous, metal powders,
oxidizable organics or other combustibles, sugar, sulfides and sulfur.
Chlorine Acetone, acetylene, ammonia, benzene, butadiene, butane and other
petroleum gases, hydrogen, metal powders, sodium carbide, and turpentine.
Chlorine dioxide Ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, methane, and phosphine.
Chromic acid Acetic acid (glacial), acetic anhydride, alcohols, combustible materials,
flammable liquids, glycerine, naphthalene, nitric acid, sulfur, and turpentine.
Cumene Hydroperoxide Acids (mineral or organic).
Cyanides Acids or alkalines.
Fluorine Most materials.
Hydrocarbons such as benzene, Bromine, chlorine, chromic acid, fluorine, hydrogen peroxide, and sodium
butane, gasoline, propane, peroxide.
turpentine, etc.

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Primary Chemical Incompatible with

Hydrofluoric acid or anhydrous Ammonia (anhydrous or aqueous).
hydrogen fluoride
Hydrocyanic acid or hydrogen Alkalis and nitric acid.
cyanide
Hydrogen peroxide, 3% Chromium, copper, iron, most metals or their salts.
Hydrogen peroxide, 30% to 90% Same as Hydrogen peroxide 3% (above), plus aniline, any flammable liquids,
combustible materials, nitromethane, and all other organic matter.
Hydrogen sulfide Fuming nitric acid or oxidizing gases.
Iodine Acetylene, ammonia, (anhydrous or aqueous), and hydrogen.
Lithium Acids, moisture in air, and water.
Lithium aluminum hydride Air, chlorinated hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, ethyl acetate, and water.
Magnesium Carbonates, chlorates, heavy metal oxylates or oxides, nitrates, perchlorates,
(particularly powder) peroxides, phosphates, and sulfates.
Mercuric oxide Sulfur
Mercury Acetylene, alkali metals, ammonia, nitric acid with ethanol, and oxalic acid.
Nitrates Combustible materials, esters, phosphorous, sodium acetate, stannous
chloride, water, and zinc powder.
Nitric Acid (Conc.) Acetic acid, aniline, chromic acid, flammable gases and liquids, hydrocyanic
acid, hydrogen sulfide, and nitratable substances.
Nitric acid Alcohols, and other oxidizable organic material, hydoiodic acid (hydrogen
iodide), magnesium or other metals, phosphorous, and thiophene.
Nitrites Potassium or sodium cyanide.
Nitro paraffin’s Inorganic alkalis.
Oxalic acid Mercury or silver.
Oxygen (liquid or enriched air) Flammable gases, liquids or solids such as acetone, acetylene, grease,
hydrogen, oils, and phosphorous.
Perchloric acid Acetic anhydride, alcohols, bismuth and its alloys, grease, oils, or any
organic materials, and reducing agents.
Peroxides (organic) Acids (mineral or organic).
Phosphorous Chlorates and perchlorates, nitrates and nitric acid.
Phosphorous pentoxide Organic compounds or water.
Phosphorous (Red) Oxidizing materials.
Phosphorous (White) Air (oxygen) or other oxidizing materials.
Picric acid Ammonia heated with oxides or salts of heavy metals and friction with
oxidizing agents.
Potassium Air (moisture and/or oxygen) or water.
Potassium chlorate or perchlorate Acids or their vapors, combustible materials, especially organic solvents,
phosphorous, and sulfur.
Potassium permanganate Benzaldehyde, ethylene glycol, glycerin, and sulfuric acid.
Silver Acetylene, ammonium compounds, nitric acid with ethanol, oxalic acid, and
tartaric acid.
Sodium amide Air (moisture and oxygen) or water.
Sodium chlorate Acids, ammonium salts, oxidizable materials and sulfur.
Sodium hydrosulfite Air (moisture) or combustible materials.
Sodium nitrite Ammonia compounds, ammonium nitrate, or other ammonium salts.
Sodium peroxide Acetic acid (glacial), acetic anhydride, alcohols, benzaldehyde, carbon

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Primary Chemical Incompatible with

disulfide, ethyl acetate, ethylene glycol, furfural, glycerine, methyl acetate,
and other oxidizable substances.
Sulfur Any oxidizable substance.
Sulfuric acid Chlorates, perchlorates, and permanganates.
Water Acetyl chloride, alkaline and alkaline earth metals, their hydrides and oxides,
barium peroxide, carbides, chromic acid, phosphorous oxychloride,
phosphorous pentachloride, phosphorous pentoxide, sulfuric acid, and sulfur
trioxide, etc.
Zinc chlorate Acids or organic materials.

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Appendix C - Table I: (TABLE 1804.2.1) Maximum Chemical Quantities Stored in a

Single Fabrication Area

Hazard Category Solid Liquids Gases

(Lbs. /sq. ft.) (Lbs. /sq. ft.) (Cu ft @ NTP / sq. ft.)
Physical - Hazard Materials
Combustible Fiber
Loose 100 cu ft. Not Applicable Not Applicable
Baled 1000 cu ft.
Combustible Liquid
Class II 0.01
Class IIIA Not Applicable 0.02 Not Applicable
Class IIIB Not Limited
Combination – Class I, II, 0.04
IIIA
Cryogenic gas
Flammable Not Applicable Not Applicable Note c
Oxidizing 1.25
Explosives Note b Note b Note b
Flammable Gas
Gaseous Not Applicable Not Applicable Note c
Liquefied Note c
Flammable Liquid
Class IA 0.0025
Class IB 0.025
Class IC 0.025
Combination Class IA, IB, Not Applicable 0.025 Not Applicable
and IC
Combination Class I, II, 0.04
and IIIA
Flammable Solid 0.01 Not Applicable Not Applicable
Organic Peroxide
Unclassified detonable Note b
Class I Note b
Class II 0.025 Not Applicable Not Applicable
Class III 0.1
Class IV Not Limited
Class V Not Limited
Oxidizing Gas
Gaseous 1.25
Liquefied Not Applicable Not Applicable 1.25
Combination of Gaseous 1.25
and Liquefied
Oxidizer
Class 4 Note b Note b
Class 3 0.003 0.03 Not Applicable
Class 2 0.003 0.03
Class 1 0.003 0.03
Combination Oxidizer 0.003 0.03
Class 1,2,3
Pyrophoric Note b 0.00125 Notes c and d
Unstable reactive
Class 4 Note b Note b Note b
Class 3 0.025 0.025 Note b
Class 2 0.1 0.1 Note b
Class 1 Not Limited Not Limited Not Limited
Water reactive
Class 3 Note b 0.00125
Class 2 0.025 0,025 Not Applicable
Class 1 Not Limited Not Limited

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Hazard Category Solid Liquids Gases

(Lbs. /sq. ft.) (Lbs. /sq. ft.) (Cu ft @ NTP / sq. ft.)
Health – Hazard Materials
Corrosives Not Limited Not Limited Not Limited
Highly Toxics Not Limited Not Limited Note c
Toxics Not Limited Not Limited Note c

This is Table 1804.2.1 from the Fire Code of New York State, specific to semiconductor fabrication facilities in
Group H-5.

NOTES:

a. Hazardous materials within piping shall not be included in the calculated quantities.

b. Quantity of hazardous materials in a single fabrication area shall not exceed exempt amounts in Table
2703.1(1) and 2703.1.1(2) in the Fire Code of New York State.

c. The aggregate quantity of flammable, pyrophoric, toxic and highly toxic gases shall not exceed 9,000 cubic
feet at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).

d. The aggregate quantity of pyrophoric gases in the building shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Tables
2703.1(1) and 2703.8.2 in the Fire Code of New York State.

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Appendix D - Table II: (TABLE 1805.2.1) Maximum Quantities of HPM at a Work

Statione
HPM Classification Physical State Maximum Quantity
Flammable, highly toxic, Gas 3 cylinders
pyrophoric and toxic combined
Flammable Liquid 15 gallons a,b,c
Solid 5 pounds b,c
Corrosive Gas 3 cylinders
Liquid 25 gallons a,b,c
Solid 20 pounds b,c
Highly toxic Liquid 15 gallons a,b
Solid 5 pounds b
Oxidizer Gas 3 cylinders
Liquid 12 gallons a,b,c
Solid 20 pounds b,c
Pyrophoric Liquid 0.5 gallon d
Solid See Table 1804.2.1
Toxic Liquid 15 gallons a,b,c
Solid 5 pounds b,c
Unstable reactive Liquid 0.5 gallon b,c
Class 3 Solid 5 pounds b,c
Water reactive Liquid 0.5 gallon d
Class 3 Solid See Table 1804.2.1

Table 1805.2.1 from the Fire Code of New York State, Chapter 18 – Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities.

NOTES:

a. DOT shipping containers with a capacity of greater than 5.3 gallons shall not be located within a workstation.

b. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent for use-closed systems operations. When Note
c also applies, the increase for both notes shall be allowed.

c. Quantities shall be allowed to be increased 100 percent when workstations are internally protected with an
approved automatic fire-extinguishing or suppression system complying with Chapter 9. When note b also
applies, the increase for both notes shall be allowed.

d. Allowed only in workstations that are internally protected with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing or
suppression system complying with Chapter 9.

e. The quantity limits apply only to materials classified as HPM.

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Appendix E - Table III (A): (TABLE F2703.1.1(1)) Maximum Allowable Quantity per
Control Area of Hazardous Materials Posing a “Physical” Hazard a,j,m

Hazard Category Solid pounds Liquids gallons Gas

(cubic feet) (pounds) (cubic feet)
Combustible Liquidc, i
Class II 120d,e
Class IIIA Not Applicable 330d,e Not Applicable
Class IIIB 13,200e,f
Combustible Fiber (100)
(1000) Not Applicable Not Applicable
Cryogenic
Flammable Not Applicable 45d Not Applicable
Cryogenic
Oxidizing Not Applicable 45d Not Applicable
Explosives Note b Note b Note b
Flammable Gas
Gaseous Not Applicable Not Applicable 1000d,e
Liquefied 30d,e Not Applicable
Flammable Liquidc
Class IA 30d,e
Class IB Not Applicable 60d,e Not Applicable
Class IC 90d,e
Combination Flammable Liquid
(I-A, I-B, I-C) Not Applicable 120d,e,h Not Applicable
Flammable Solid 125d,e Not Applicable Not Applicable
Organic Peroxide
Unclassified detonable 1e,g (1)e,g
Class I 5d,e (5)d,e
Class II 50 d,e (50) d,e Not Applicable
Class III 125 d,e (125) d,e
Class IV Not Limited Not Limited
Class V Not Limited Not Limited
Oxidizing Gas
Gaseous Not Applicable Not Applicable 1,500 d,e
Liquefied 15 d,e Not Applicable
Oxidizer
Class 4 1e,g (1)e,g
Class 3 10d,e (10)d,e Not Applicable
Class 2 250 d,e (250) d,e
Class 1 4,000 e,f (4,000) e,f
Pyrophoric 4e,g (4)e,g 50e,g
Unstable reactive
Class 4 1e,g (1)e,g 10e,g
Class 3 5d,e (5)d,e 50d,e
Class 2 50 d,e (50) d,e 250 d,e
Class 1 Not Limited Not Limited Not Limited
Water reactive
Class 3 5d,e (5)d,e Not Applicable
Class 2 50 d,e (50) d,e
Class 1 Not Limited Not Limited

NOTES:

a. For use of control areas, see §F2703.8.2.

b. The aggregate quantity in use and storage shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage.

c. The quantities of alcoholic beverages in retail and wholesale sales occupancies shall not be limited providing
the liquids are packaged in individual containers not exceeding 1.3 gallons.

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d. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent in buildings equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with §F903.3.1.1. Where Note e also applies, the
increase for both notes shall be applied accumulatively.

e. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent when stored in approved storage cabinets, gas
cabinets, or exhausted enclosures. Where Note d also applies, the increase for both notes shall be applied
accumulatively.

f. Quantities shall not be limited in a building equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system.

g. Allowed only in buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system.

h. Containing not more than the maximum allowable quantity per control area of Class IA, Class IB or Class IC
flammable liquids.

i. Inside a building, the maximum capacity of a combustible liquid storage system that is connected to a fuel-oil
piping system shall be 660 gallons provided such system conforms to this code.

j. Quantities in parenthesis indicate quantity units in parenthesis at the head of each column.

k. A maximum quantity of 200 pounds of solid or 20 gallons of liquid Class 3 oxidizers is allowed when such
materials are necessary for maintenance purposes, operation or sanitation of equipment when the storage
containers and the manner of storage are approved.

l. Net weight of pyrotechnic composition of the fireworks. Where the net weight of the pyrotechnic composition
of the fireworks is not known, 25 percent of the gross weight of the fireworks including packaging shall be
used.

m. For gallons of liquids, divide the amount in pounds by 10 in accordance with §F2703.1.2.

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Appendix F - Table III (B): (TABLE F2703.1.1 (1)) Maximum Allowable Quantity per
Control Area of Hazardous Materials Posing a “Health” Hazard a,b,c,j

Hazard Category Solid pounds e,f Liquids gallons Gas

(pounds) e,f cubic feete
Health – Hazard Materials
Corrosives 5,000 500 810g
Highly Toxics 10 (10)i 20h
Toxics 500 (500)i 810f

NOTES:

a. For use of control areas, see §F2703.8.3.

b. In retail and wholesale sales occupancies, the quantities of medicines, foodstuffs consumer or industrial
products, and cosmetics, containing not more than 50 percent by volume of water-miscible liquids and with the
remainder of the solutions not being flammable, shall not be limited, provided that such materials are
packaged in individual containers not exceeding 1.3 gallons.

c. For storage and display quantities in Group M and storage quantities in Group S occupancies complying with
§F2703.11, see Table F2703.11.1.

d. The aggregate quantity in use and storage shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage.

e. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent in buildings equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with §F903.3.1.1. Where Note f also applies, the increase
for both notes shall be applied accumulatively.

f. Maximum allowable quantities shall be increased 100 percent when stored in approved storage cabinets, gas
cabinets, or exhausted enclosures. Where Note e also applies, the increase for both notes shall be applied
accumulatively.

g. A single cylinder containing 150 pounds or less of anhydrous ammonia in a single control area in a non-
sprinklered building shall be considered a maximum allowable quantity. Two cylinders, each containing 150
pounds or less in a single control area shall be considered a maximum allowable quantity provided the building
is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with §F903.3.1.1.

h. Allowed only when stored in approved exhausted gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures.

i. Quantities in parenthesis indicate quantity units in parenthesis at the head of each column.

j. For gallons of liquids, divide the amount in pounds by 10 in accordance with §F2703.1.2.

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Appendix G - Table IV: (TABLE F2703.8.3.2) Design and Number of Control

Areas
Percentage Of
The Maximum Number Of
Allowable Control Fire-Resistance
Quantity Per Areas Per Rating For Fire
Floor Level Control Areaa Floorb Barriers In Hoursc
Above Higher
grade Than 9 5 1 2
7-9 5 2 2
6 12.5 2 2
5 12.5 2 2
4 12.5 2 2
3 50 2 1
2 75 3 1
1 100 4 1

Below 1 75 3 1
grade 2 50 2 1
Lower Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
than 2

NOTES:

a. Percentages shall be of the maximum allowable quantity per control area shown in Table F2703.1.1(1) and
Table F2703.1.1(2), with all increases allowed in the footnotes of those tables.

b. There shall be a maximum of two control areas per floor in Group M occupancies and in buildings or portions
of buildings having Group S occupancies with storage conditions and quantities in accordance with §F2703.11.

c. Fire barriers shall include walls and floors as necessary to provide separation from other portions of the
building.

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