Chemical Safety : About This Guide

This guide will help you locate chemical safety information, with a focus on resources that are available online. Campus Libraries subscribe to many handbooks and databases with safety information, and also many safety resources are available for free online. This guide is divided into the following sections:

• Safety at UW-Madison: Links to various safety offices and services on campus
• Safety Data Sheets: How to read and find Safety Data Sheets for the chemicals in your lab
• Chemical Compatibility: Databases, handbooks, and reactivity tables to help you plan your experiments and dispose of chemicals
• Environment & Health: Information on environmental hazards, toxicity, and chemical agents
• Radiation: How to stay safe when working with radioactive materials
• Planning & Preparedness: Checklists, handbooks, and guides for maintaining a safe, organized lab