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Bertm: /* Decanting Chemicals */

2023-02-16T21:29:30Z

Decanting Chemicals

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	==Decanting Chemicals==		==Decanting Chemicals==
	* [https://caltech.box.com/s/kgxh5cmzbotufvlnbonldcurmz23xasz Watch the KNI Standard Wet Chemistry Video]		* [https://caltech.box.com/s/kgxh5cmzbotufvlnbonldcurmz23xasz Watch the KNI Standard Wet Chemistry Video]
	*Place a cleanroom wipe with '''Your NAME, DATE and CHEMICAL being used under the bowl or beaker.''' Make sure to label any bowls or beakers that contain WATER also. '''If you are leaving your bowl or beaker over night, include the return date on the cleanroom wipe. '''Email the safety officer when leaving any chemicals on the wet bench or hood.
			*Place a cleanroom wipe with '''Your NAME, DATE and CHEMICAL being used under the bowl or beaker.''' Make sure to label any bowls or beakers that contain WATER also. '''If you are leaving your bowl or beaker over night, include the return date on the cleanroom wipe. '''Email the safety officer [mailto:bertm@caltech.edu bertm@caltech.edu] when leaving any chemicals on the wet bench or hood, if you are unable to return in a timely manor so arrangements can be made to remove the waste.

	*Always cover bowls or beakers when leaving them unattended.		*Always cover bowls or beakers when leaving them unattended.
	*Never pour decanted chemicals back into the supply bottle. Once the chemical has been decanted it is considered Hazardous Waste, this is to ensure there is no contamination of our supply chemicals.
	*~~Make sure~~ the area is clean and dry when finished processing.		*Never pour decanted chemicals back into the supply bottle. Once the chemical has been decanted it is considered Hazardous Waste, ''this is to ensure there is no contamination of our supply chemicals''.

			*Check that the work area is clean and dry when finished processing.

	==Hot Plate Rules==		==Hot Plate Rules==

Bertm: /* Buddy System */

2022-12-15T22:59:50Z

Buddy System

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	==Buddy System==		==Buddy System==
	* [https://caltech.box.com/s/~~jah0ieu5rwv73hfa2n06604195z7daqu~~ KNI Buddy System SOP]		* [https://caltech.box.com/s/kp5xjtulwdzgu7nf6hr4c8ajyl57n6oq KNI Buddy System SOP]
	'''The laboratory is open to qualified users both day and night, weekdays and weekends.''' Certain instruments and procedures may, however, be restricted to the normal work day, or only allowed in the presence of a staff member. In general, a“buddy” is another knowledgeable user within the facility who can and will watch out for you in case of trouble. Laboratory “buddies” must of necessity communicate with each other to be effective. The use of chemicals in particular is restricted to the buddy system after normal hours, i.e. all time outside 8 a.m.-5 p.m. normal workdays.		'''The laboratory is open to qualified users both day and night, weekdays and weekends.''' Certain instruments and procedures may, however, be restricted to the normal work day, or only allowed in the presence of a staff member. In general, a“buddy” is another knowledgeable user within the facility who can and will watch out for you in case of trouble. Laboratory “buddies” must of necessity communicate with each other to be effective. The use of chemicals in particular is restricted to the buddy system after normal hours, i.e. all time outside 8 a.m.-5 p.m. normal workdays.

Bertm: /* Buddy System */

2022-08-25T21:36:43Z

Buddy System

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	==Buddy System==		==Buddy System==
	* [https://caltech.box.com/s/~~sdvcle9ukhm7iqx6sjk8zyegx59utf9x~~ KNI Buddy System SOP]		* [https://caltech.box.com/s/jah0ieu5rwv73hfa2n06604195z7daqu KNI Buddy System SOP]
	'''The laboratory is open to qualified users both day and night, weekdays and weekends.''' Certain instruments and procedures may, however, be restricted to the normal work day, or only allowed in the presence of a staff member. In general, a“buddy” is another knowledgeable user within the facility who can and will watch out for you in case of trouble. Laboratory “buddies” must of necessity communicate with each other to be effective. The use of chemicals in particular is restricted to the buddy system after normal hours, i.e. all time outside 8 a.m.-5 p.m. normal workdays.		'''The laboratory is open to qualified users both day and night, weekdays and weekends.''' Certain instruments and procedures may, however, be restricted to the normal work day, or only allowed in the presence of a staff member. In general, a“buddy” is another knowledgeable user within the facility who can and will watch out for you in case of trouble. Laboratory “buddies” must of necessity communicate with each other to be effective. The use of chemicals in particular is restricted to the buddy system after normal hours, i.e. all time outside 8 a.m.-5 p.m. normal workdays.

Bertm at 16:40, 17 March 2022

2022-03-17T16:40:12Z

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	==~~Requesting New Chemicals~~==		==Personal Protective Equipment or PPE Overview==
	*Always review the SAFETY DATA SHEET of the new chemical being requested before submitting a request.
	*Submit the request through email to the KNI Lab Safety Officer - [mailto:bertm@caltech.edu Bert Mendoza]
	*In the email request, include: (1)SAFETY DATA SHEET, (2)PROCESS to be used with the new chemical and the (3)AMOUNT of chemical to be brought into the KNI Lab.
	*The KNI Lab provides many chemicals for processing. If the requested chemical will improve your process and can be valuable to other members, include the reasons in the request. Staff may decide it would be beneficial to provide the new chemical for all members and add it to the '''[[Provided_Chemicals \| Chemicals Provided by the KNI with typical SDS]]''' list.
	*If the chemical is unique to your process, you will be required to supply the chemical and the chemical will be added to the'''[[Safety Data Sheets (SDS) \| Approved Chemicals with typical SDS]]''' list.
	*Do not bring in any chemicals into the KNI Lab before receiving an approval that your chemical has been allowed to be used inside the lab.

	~~==PPE Overview==~~		''' PPE consists of:'''

	''' ~~Personal Protective Equipment or "~~PPE" consists of:'''
	*1) Acid Resistant Apron (Green) - '''PUT ON FIRST, Remove Last'''		*1) Acid Resistant Apron (Green) - '''PUT ON FIRST, Remove Last'''
	*2) Face Shield - '''PUT ON SECOND, Remove Second'''		*2) Face Shield - '''PUT ON SECOND, Remove Second'''
	*3) Trionic E-194 Tripoly Acid Resistant Gloves - '''PUT ON LAST, Remove First'''		*3) Trionic E-194 Tripoly Acid Resistant Gloves - '''PUT ON LAST, Remove First'''
	''NOTE:''		''NOTE:''
	*PPE must be worn when using the ACID, BASE, PLATING and HF wet benches.		*PPE must be worn when using the ACID, BASE, PLATING, and Hydrofluoric "HF" Acid wet benches.
	*Inspect PPE before putting on the safety equipment. Clean if dirty or replace if damaged.		*Inspect PPE before putting on the safety equipment. Clean if dirty or replace if damaged.
	*Always make sure your workspace and PPE is clean and dry before removing PPE.		*Always make sure your workspace and PPE is clean and dry before removing PPE.

Bertm at 17:34, 11 March 2022

2022-03-11T17:34:26Z

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	==Decanting Chemicals==		==Decanting Chemicals==
	* [https://caltech.box.com/s/kgxh5cmzbotufvlnbonldcurmz23xasz Watch the KNI Standard Wet Chemistry Video]		* [https://caltech.box.com/s/kgxh5cmzbotufvlnbonldcurmz23xasz Watch the KNI Standard Wet Chemistry Video]
	*Place a cleanroom wipe with '''Your NAME, DATE and CHEMICAL being used under the bowl or beaker.''' If you are leaving your bowl or beaker over night, include the return date on the cleanroom wipe. ~~Make sure to label~~ any ~~bowls~~ or ~~beakers that contain WATER also~~.		*Place a cleanroom wipe with '''Your NAME, DATE and CHEMICAL being used under the bowl or beaker.''' Make sure to label any bowls or beakers that contain WATER also. '''If you are leaving your bowl or beaker over night, include the return date on the cleanroom wipe. '''Email the safety officer when leaving any chemicals on the wet bench or hood.
	*Always cover bowls or beakers when leaving them unattended.		*Always cover bowls or beakers when leaving them unattended.
	*Never pour decanted chemicals back into the supply bottle. Once the chemical has been decanted it is considered Hazardous Waste, this is to ensure there is no contamination of our supply chemicals.		*Never pour decanted chemicals back into the supply bottle. Once the chemical has been decanted it is considered Hazardous Waste, this is to ensure there is no contamination of our supply chemicals.

Bertm: /* Hot Plate Rules */

2020-09-17T21:52:12Z

Hot Plate Rules

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	*'''Never leave your beaker unattended on the hot plate for ANY AMOUNT OF TIME.'''		*'''Never leave your beaker unattended on the hot plate for ANY AMOUNT OF TIME.'''
	*'''Hydrofluoric Acid is NEVER allowed on the hot plates.'''		*'''Hydrofluoric Acid is NEVER allowed on the hot plates.'''
			*Remover PG and Acetone are the only SOLVENTS allowed to be placed on the hot plate. '''Temperature must be maintained below 65°C.'''

	==Buddy System==		==Buddy System==

Bertm: /* PPE Overview */

2020-09-17T19:23:47Z

PPE Overview

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	*Inspect PPE before putting on the safety equipment. Clean if dirty or replace if damaged.		*Inspect PPE before putting on the safety equipment. Clean if dirty or replace if damaged.
	*Always make sure your workspace and PPE is clean and dry before removing PPE.		*Always make sure your workspace and PPE is clean and dry before removing PPE.
			*PPE is not allowed outside of the Wet Chemistry Room. You must remove your PPE before exiting the room.

	'''Acid Resistant Apron (Green)''' will have a protective flap with the word "INSIDE" written on it. Make sure the word "INSIDE" goes up against your body. Always tie the apron properly so the apron is protecting up to your neck. After removing the apron, fold with the flap marked "INSIDE" is folded in and hang with the outsides facing each other.		'''Acid Resistant Apron (Green)''' will have a protective flap with the word "INSIDE" written on it. Make sure the word "INSIDE" goes up against your body. Always tie the apron properly so the apron is protecting up to your neck. After removing the apron, fold with the flap marked "INSIDE" is folded in and hang with the outsides facing each other.

Bertm: /* PPE Overview */

2020-09-16T23:06:51Z

PPE Overview

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	*3) Trionic E-194 Tripoly Acid Resistant Gloves - '''PUT ON LAST, Remove First'''		*3) Trionic E-194 Tripoly Acid Resistant Gloves - '''PUT ON LAST, Remove First'''
	''NOTE:''		''NOTE:''
	*PPE must be worn when using the ACID, BASE, and HF wet benches.		*PPE must be worn when using the ACID, BASE, PLATING and HF wet benches.
	*Inspect PPE before putting on the safety equipment. Clean if dirty or replace if damaged.		*Inspect PPE before putting on the safety equipment. Clean if dirty or replace if damaged.
	*Always make sure your workspace and PPE is clean and dry before removing PPE.		*Always make sure your workspace and PPE is clean and dry before removing PPE.

Bertm: /* Requesting New Chemicals */

2020-09-16T19:18:43Z

Requesting New Chemicals

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	*The KNI Lab provides many chemicals for processing. If the requested chemical will improve your process and can be valuable to other members, include the reasons in the request. Staff may decide it would be beneficial to provide the new chemical for all members and add it to the '''[[Provided_Chemicals \| Chemicals Provided by the KNI with typical SDS]]''' list.		*The KNI Lab provides many chemicals for processing. If the requested chemical will improve your process and can be valuable to other members, include the reasons in the request. Staff may decide it would be beneficial to provide the new chemical for all members and add it to the '''[[Provided_Chemicals \| Chemicals Provided by the KNI with typical SDS]]''' list.
	*If the chemical is unique to your process, you will be required to supply the chemical and the chemical will be added to the'''[[Safety Data Sheets (SDS) \| Approved Chemicals with typical SDS]]''' list.		*If the chemical is unique to your process, you will be required to supply the chemical and the chemical will be added to the'''[[Safety Data Sheets (SDS) \| Approved Chemicals with typical SDS]]''' list.
	*Do not bring in any chemicals into the KNI Lab before receiving ~~a reply~~ that your ~~request~~ has been ~~approved~~.		*Do not bring in any chemicals into the KNI Lab before receiving an approval that your chemical has been allowed to be used inside the lab.

	==PPE Overview==		==PPE Overview==

Bertm: /* Other Best Practices */

2020-09-16T18:49:37Z

Other Best Practices

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	==Other Best Practices==		==Other Best Practices==

			* [https://caltech.box.com/s/n3kyhalo3dzzq789a1jq1opx067ltk8a Watch the KNI Cleanroom Entry Procedure Video]
			* [https://caltech.box.com/s/9lagfno1jygz50ero736ghdww4tm1q4s Watch the KNI Cleanroom Exit Procedure Video]
	* [https://caltech.box.com/s/uibrofwb894uowfmwgzcenpewzjbxe8l Watch the KNI Filling Handheld LN2 Dewars Video]		* [https://caltech.box.com/s/uibrofwb894uowfmwgzcenpewzjbxe8l Watch the KNI Filling Handheld LN2 Dewars Video]
	* [https://caltech.box.com/s/0yojdjdi2yp8hlld0qbd9sbegr1fvngk Watch the KNI Opening Cleanroom Gloves Video]		* [https://caltech.box.com/s/0yojdjdi2yp8hlld0qbd9sbegr1fvngk Watch the KNI Opening Cleanroom Gloves Video]
	* [https://caltech.box.com/s/n3kyhalo3dzzq789a1jq1opx067ltk8a Watch the KNI Cleanroom Entry Procedure Video]
	* [https://caltech.box.com/s/9lagfno1jygz50ero736ghdww4tm1q4s Watch the KNI Cleanroom Exit Procedure Video]