NAMEHAZARDRISK PHRASESDATA SHEET NO

Dimethyl SulfoxideIrritantIrritating to the eyes , Respiratory System and Skin.1190

HarmfulHarmful if swallowed

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

School of Biological Sciences

Name of Supervisor / Mr Ken Jakeman / Assessment Number / 1802
Supervisor's Signature / Date of Assessment / 20 / 03 / 01

NoteGuidance on making an assessment is given in Making a Chemical Hazard and Risk Assessment (USP/90/CHRA/16).

Guidance is also available from Notes on Completing the Chemical Hazard and Risk Assessment Form.

A Word for Windows document template for this form is available from the School Safety Officer.

When completed, a copy of this form must be lodged with The School Safety Officer Mr P G Dearn

1 / LOCATION OF THE WORK ACTIVITY / W131 Genomics Laboratory
2 / PERSONS WHO MAY BE AT RISK
List names where possible / Mr Antony Jones , PhD Students and Postdoctors.
3 / ACTIVITY ASSESSED / The use of Dimethyl Sulfoxide
4 / MATERIALS INVOLVED / Attach copies of data sheet(s)
NAME / HAZARD / RISK PHRASES / DATA SHEET NO
Dimethyl Sulfoxide / Irritant / Irritating to the eyes , Respiratory System and Skin. / 1190

Harmful

/

Harmful if swallowed

5 / INTENDED USE
Give brief details and attach protocol/instructions
Stock solution is stored in a labeled box in the laboratory as 5 lots of 5ml ampoules. This is diluted to 50% using 500ul in a total of 1ml.
This solution is used as a spotting solution for the transfer of DNA to glass slides using the Arraying Robot.
6 / RISKS to HEALTH and SAFETY from INTENDED USE
From personal exposure or hazardous reactions. Refer to OELs, flash points, etc., as appropriate
Risks from intended use of low if good chemical practice is used. However this product is irritating to the eyes, respiratory system and the skin.
Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
7 / CONCLUSIONS ABOUT RISKS
Is level of risk acceptable? Can risk be prevented or reduced by change of substance/procedure? Are control measures necessary?
Good chemical practice – use of protective vinyl gloves and a labcoat.
8 / CONTROL MEASURES
Additional to Good Chemical Practice. Specify type or performance of control measure
Use of eye protection.
9 / INSTRUCTION/TRAINING
Specify course(s) and/or special arrangements.
School Chemical Safety Courses
10 / MONITORING
Performance of control measures,
Personal exposure / Health Surveillance
11 / WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
Refer to attatched material safety data sheet.
Dry waste is to be disposed of via laboratory yellow bins for incinerator.
Liquid waste should be treated as a Non Halogenated waste solvent.
12 / REVIEW
Enter the date or circumstances for review of assessment (maximum review interval 5 years)
20 / 03 / 05
13 / EMERGENCY ACTION AND CONTACTS WHERE NECESSARY
TO CONTROL HAZARDS / To stabilize situation eg spread absorbant on liquid spill; eliminate sources of ignition, etc.
Use of eye protection ,vinyl gloves, and a labcoat when using this product and work should be carried out in a well ventilated area.
CONTACT / A . Jones / PHONE x 6550
TO PROTECT PERSONNEL / Evacuation, protection for personnel involved in clean-up, Special First Aid
EYE CONTACT : Flush with copious amounts of water and assure adequate flushing separating the eyelids.Seek medical attention
SKIN CONTACT : Wash skin with plenty of soap and water.
CONTACT / A . Jones / PHONE x 6550
TO RENDER SITE OF EMERGENCY SAFE / Clean-up/decontamination
Ventilate the area and wash spill site after material pick up is complete.
Wash spill site with plenty of water and place waste in yellow bin bags for incinerator.
CONTACT / A . Jones / PHONE x 6550