STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF SOLVENTS / CHEMICALS


STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

SUBJECT:                     
STORAGE AND HANDLING OF SOLVENTS / CHEMICALS
DEPARTMENT           : QA
SOP NO.                      :
Page No                      
Effective Date             :
Next Review                :
SOP VERSION            :

1.0       OBJECTIVE:

To define the procedure of Storage and Handling of solvents/Chemicals.

2.0       SCOPE: 

To lay down a procedure for storage and handling of solvents/chemicals.
           
3.0       PROCEDURE:

3.1         Store in well closed containers, protected from light and store in a safe area dedicated for
             storage and store as per compatibility chart.

3.2       Store solvents in safety cupboard as per compatibility chart.

3.3       While handling solvents/ chemicals the following precautions should always be observed.

3.4       In the event of an accident or feeling unwell, always seek a Doctors advice.

3.5       Always wear eye protection goggles and gloves while working.

3.6       Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous tissue.

3.7       Carry out work in well ventilated room / fume chamber wearing a mask if required

3.8       In case of splash on the skin, immediately wash off thoroughly with cold water /water jet devices provided.

3.9       In case of eye injury immediately wash with running tap water, protecting the uninjured eye. Hold the eyelids wide open and make the patient move the eye in   all directions. Immediately seek medical attention, stating the chemicals involved.

3.10     Immediately remove all clothing which has been contaminated with corrosive material and take necessary medical aid

3.11     Ensure that the first aid kit is updated periodically with the required first materials.  

4.0       FREQUENCY:  As and when required.

5.0       RESPONSIBILITY:  Executive/G.M (Q.A).

6.0       REVIEW GUIDE: Storage records.

7.0       ANNEXURE: --------

8.0       SOPs DISTRIBUTION:

            This SOP shall be distributed to following Departments:

Name of the Department
Master Copy
 Circulatory Copy
QA/QC
Production
x
x
Warehouse
x
x
General
x
x
Maintenance
x
x

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