They are widely used in industry in the production of many different products. The vast majority of chemistry experiments we offer are inorganic, as relatively few organic experiments are safe for students to perform outside of a formal laboratory. Alternative lab exercises do exist that use a minimum quantity of the least hazardous, most easily disposable agents. ” For your own safety and the safety of your lab, it is a good idea to store all acids in a dedicated “corrosives cabinet” or “acid cabinet.”. Contact your local officials to find out the hydrochloric acid disposal rules in your area. Keeping many bottles of organic waste in lab poses a more serious hazard if a fire should occur. There is a similar thread on this board suggesting ways to dispose of it. Oxidizing acids including chromic, perchloric and nitric acids in any amount are to be managed by IUEHS. Hazardous Disposal Containers are located under the flammable hood nearest Dr. Dispose of in accordance with appropriate regulations. Certain types of acid are highly corrosive and WILL damage anything weaker that it comes in contact with. Never add water directly to the acid, this can cause the water to quickly boil and splash the acid. Wear clothing and shoes that cover exposed skin and can protect you from potential splashes. Greater than 5 gallons (glass, plastic, or metal): The container must be dated and collected by Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) within 1 year. How and Where to Dispose of Waste in the Biology Lab Students are often confused as to how to dispose of their lab waste in the science labs at Mat-Su College. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d3\/Dispose-of-Acid-Safely-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Dispose-of-Acid-Safely-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d3\/Dispose-of-Acid-Safely-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/aid39520-v4-728px-Dispose-of-Acid-Safely-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"