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Waste Management for Painting
Painting generates a number of chemical wastes. Some examples
include waste paints and thinners, solvent, paint and thinner soaked rags
and towels and aerosol cans. Below are suggestions on how to manage the
majority of chemical waste generated. For complete information on
chemical waste management, go to the Laboratory Chemical Waste Management
Procedures. These procedures are universal for both laboratory and
art operations.
Waste Thinners/Paint:
Obtain a Nalgene low-density polyethylene waste container.
These
containers are available from the Campus Laboratory storerooms and
laboratory supply stores. You can also purchase gasoline containers from
local hardware stores. Do not use consumer commodities such
as milk
containers or soda bottles. You can also reuse the container that the
thinners or solvents were shipped in.
Apply a completed chemical waste label to the side of the
container
Wear splash goggles and appropriate chemical protective
gloves
Add the liquid waste using a large funnel. If possible, perform
all liquid waste bulking in an operating fume hood
Remove the funnel and seal the container
Store the container in a secondary containment bin
Contact DEHS to remove when the container is 90% full
Nalgene or purchased containers will be returned in one week
Waste Full/Partial Paint Cans:
Obtain a sturdy carboard box
Apply a completed chemical waste label to the side of the
box
Place the waste cans in the box
Contact DEHS to remove when the box is full
Paint and Thinner Contaminated Materials:
Obtain a steel safety can designated for storing flammable
materials or a metal pail with
lid
Line the safety can or pail with a trash bag
Apply a completed chemical waste label on the outside of the can
or pail
Add the solvent soaked rags and close the lid
When the container is full, seal and remove the bagged waste.
Apply a completed chemical waste label to the outside of the bag
Place a new plastic bag into the pail or safety can
Contact DEHS to remove the full bag of waste
Waste Aerosol Cans:
Obtain a sturdy cardboard box
Apply a completed chemical waste label to the side of the
box
Contact DEHS to remove when the box is full
Questions regarding chemical waste issues may be addressed to Jane Frank or call 831-2103.
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