Summary: Hazardous chemicals must be stored, labeled and inventoried properly to avoid confusion or mistaken identity of a chemical, to provide separation of incompatible materials, and to provide information for emergency response personnel.

1. Refer to the chemical safety database to determine Stanford University storage groups for specific chemicals.
2. See Stanford's Chemical Compatibility Chart.

1. In addition to the general requirements for storing and labeling hazardous chemicals, provide one layer of physical security (i.e., toxin secured within locked freezer, or secured within a permanently fixed lock box) for select agent toxins.
2. See Stanford's Select Toxins web page at http://selecttoxins.stanford.edu for more information.

1. In addition to the general requirements for storing and labeling hazardous chemicals, controlled substances must be stored and labeled according the institutional program.
2. Specifically, controlled substances must be stored in a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet, located where access is limited. EXCEPTION: The following substances must be stored in a safe: Carfentanil, etorpine hydrochloride, and diprennorphine.

How to do this?

Track inventory online via Chemtracker at: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/EHS/prod/researchlab/chem/inven/index.html

In addition to tracking the inventory online, ensure that exempt quantity levels are not exceeded by promptly updating Chemtracker after every container of NSAR Select Toxin is acquired, depleted, or inactivated.

In addition to tracking the inventory online, maintain a continuous usage log using SU’s Controlled Substance Usage Log.