Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials are chemicals that exhibit one or more of the following characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity. MU generally uses the most restrictive regulatory definition in identifying hazardous materials.

EHS collects and manages unwanted hazardous materials. Campus activities are managed through the designation of Principal Investigators and Supervisors as Registered Users, who are responsible for locations where hazardous materials are used or stored. In addition, EHS monitors these locations to assure that hazardous materials are being handled and stored safely.

EHS works closely with the Hazardous Materials Management Committee to develop campus policies and review campus issues related to hazardous materials.