Hi,
Can anyone tell me how to dispose of Esters? We have conflicting information - one says down sink to sewer and another says soak with perlite or paper. Please help.
thanks,
carol58a.
I always put them in the hydrocarbon waste bottle.I know purists will say that is not strickly correct however given their preparation it is better then the sink.
Thankyou all so much. We will use an organic waste bottle, as it was what we were thinking. We thought down the sink was wrong - would you believe that came from the DET website. It is nice to have our thoughts confirmed.
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Nitrile gloves, safety glasses and laboratory coat. Work in a well ventilated area.
CLean up and disposal
* For small liquid quantities (<50ml.)
Absorb onto paper towel and allow to evaporate in a fume cupbaord. Once the chemical has evaporated the paper towel should be disposed to garbage.
* For larger liquid quantities (>50ml.)
Absorb spill onto vermiculite, perlite or cat litter. Mix scoop into a container, seal and store until collection by licensed waste contractor.
* Solid, Sweep onto paper and place in garbage.
Containers of hydrocarbon, alcohol, ketone, esters, and heterocyclics should be stored safely until collection by a licensed waste contractor. almost the same as 20 Ethers.
Regards Labbie
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