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Chemical Safety : About This Guide
Safety resources available from the library and online
- About This Guide
- Safety at UW-Madison
- Safety Data Sheets
- Chemical Compatiblity
- Environmental and Health Resources
- Radiation
- Planning and Preparedness
Chemistry Librarian

Ariel Andrea
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2132 Chemistry Building
1101 University Ave
Madison, WI 53706
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Subjects:Biochemistry, Chemistry
How to Use 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