Chemical Safety

Click on the "MSDSs" link below to access the on-line MSDS database for materials used at USC.

MSDSs

This web page provides critical information on: (a) the potential health effects of chemical exposure (see MSDSs), (b) safe use of chemicals, and (c) storage of hazardous chemicals in the laboratory.  Additionally, information found here will assist researchers in complying with the university's Chemical Hygiene Plan and/or the Hazardous Materials Management Program.

Laboratory Health and Safety Training Requirements/Schedule

Chemical Inventory Program

Hazardous Materials Management Program

Carcinogens

Chemical Waste Manual

Precursor Chemicals Program

Acrylamide

Ethidium Bromide

Sodium Azide

Bromo-Deoxyuridine (BrDu)

Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)

Sodium Cyanide