CHEMICAL SPILL

In case of emergency, always call 9-911 and give the following information:

Your name
Location -
Integrated Circuit Fabrication Laboratory
Room 50Q, Basement of Everitt Lab
1406 W. Green St.
Specific information about the emergency

Determine type of spill (acid, base, solvent)

If greater than 1 liter is spilled
  • Evacuate the lab
  • call 911 and explain the situation

If less than 1 liter is spilled
  • usher students out of wetlab
  • designate one student to call lab director (3-8249)
  • put on faceshield, nitrile gloves, apron, and follow the following instructions

Acid Spill
  • open acid spill cleanup kit
  • follow directions on inside cover
Base Spill
  • open base spill cleanup kit
  • follow directions on inside cover
Solvent Spill
  • open solvent spill cleanup kit
  • follow directions on inside cover
  • be especially careful if broken glass is present, it can puncture the gloves



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ECE344: Theory and Fabrication of Integrated Circuits
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign

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