6 CCR 1010-6
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING SCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF COLORADO 6 CCR 1010-6 [Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.] _________________________________________________________________________ Adopted by the Board of Health on January 17, 2018; effective, March 17, 2018. TABLE OF CONTENTS
6.1 Authority……………………………………………………………………………………………... 3
6.2 Scope and Purpose………………………………………………………………………….......... 3
6.3 Applicability...…………………………………………………………………………………......... 3
6.4 Definitions……………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
6.5 Incorporation by Reference………………………………………………………………………. 7
6.6 Compliance Procedures………………………………………………………………………….. 7
6.7 Sanitary Facilities and Controls…………………………………………………………………. 10
6.8 Buildings and Grounds……………………………………………………………………………. 17
6.9 Mechanical Requirements………………………………………………………………………… 18
6.10 Equipment and Supplies………………………………………………………………………….. 19
6.11 Food Service………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
6.12 Laboratory, Industrial, Art, and Vocational Hazards…………………………………………. 21
6.13 Health Service……………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
APPENDICES…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27 Appendix A – Prohibited Chemicals…………………………………………………………….. 28 Appendix B – Restricted Chemicals…………………………………………………………….. 42 Appendix C – RestrictedChemicals (Demonstration Use Only)……………………………. 58
6.1 Authority
This regulation is adopted pursuant to the authority in Sections 25-1-108(1)(c)(I), 25-1.5-101(1)(a),(h), (k), and (l), and 25-1.5-102(1)(a) and (d), Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.), and is consistent with the requirements of the State Administrative Procedures Act, Section 24-4-101, et seq., C.R.S.
6.2 Scope and Purpose
A. This regulation establishes provisions governing:
B. This regulation does not apply to:
6.3 Applicability
A. The provisions of this section shall be applicable to all schools, kindergarten through grade twelve, in the State of Colorado.
B. Plans and specifications shall be submitted prior to construction or extensive remodel, when required by the Department for the installation of sanitary facilities in existing schools being remodeled to increase the occupant load. Submission to the Department does not remove the requirements of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety or local building authorities regarding submissions of plans and specifications.
C. Swimming pools shall be constructed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Swimming Pool and Mineral Bath Regulations, 5 CCR 1003-5, and Title 15, Chapter 106, United States Code (USC), Section 8001, et seq.
6.4 Definitions
A. For the purpose of these rules and regulations:
6.5 Incorporation by Reference
These regulations incorporate by reference (as indicated within) materials originally published elsewhere. Such incorporation does not include later amendments to or editions of the referenced material. Pursuant to Section 24-4-103 (12.5)(a), C.R.S., the Department maintains certified copies of the complete text of any material incorporated by reference for public inspection during regular business hours and shall provide certified copies of the incorporated material at cost upon request. Information regarding how to obtain or examine the incorporated material is available from the Division Director, Division of Environmental Health & Sustainability, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246-1530.
6.6 Compliance Procedures
6.6.1 Inspections
A. The Department shall conduct inspections to determine the condition of schools for the purpose of safeguarding the health of students, faculty and patrons of the school.
6.6.2 Self-Certification
A. The Department may require schools to complete and submit a Self-Certification Checklist.
6.6.3 Compliance Assurance
A. Where a school has violated any provision of the Rules and Regulations Governing Schools in the State of Colorado, the Department may issue a compliance advisory requiring the school take actions to correct regulatory deficiencies. A compliance advisory may require the school to design, redesign, install, modify, construct or reconstruct facilities or to take other such corrective action to eliminate any public health hazard.
B. All violations cited during an inspection shall be corrected as soon as possible, but in any event, by the date specified by the Department. Compliance advisories will be sent to the school contact, the Principal, and the District Superintendent.
C. Any school in receipt of a compliance advisory shall prepare and submit to the Department a Plan of Action detailing the corrective measures and timeframe required to rectify critical violations or other significant deficiencies noted during an inspection. Prior to implementation, the Plan of Action must be approved by the Department.
D. Unless provided with a written extension from the Department, a school’s failure to complete and submit the Self-Certification Checklist to the Department may result in the issuance of a compliance advisory.
E. A school’s failure to respond to a compliance advisory issued by the Department or to rectify critical violations of the Rules and Regulations Governing Schools in the State of Colorado may result in enforcement action including, but not limited to, public notification of unresolved critical violations and noncompliance with these rules and regulations.
F. Prior to the Department initiating enforcement action, an informal meeting may be scheduled by the Department with school officials and other interested persons. This meeting will be to discuss the violations and the reason(s) for noncompliance, and to agree on an appropriate and viable Plan of Action to achieve regulatory compliance.
G. A school contesting an enforcement action may request a hearing. Requests for such a hearing shall be filed in writing with the Department within 30 days after service of the action. Such requests shall state the grounds upon which the action is contested and state the amount of time the school estimates will be required for the hearing. Hearings on the enforcement action shall be held in accordance with applicable provisions of Article 4 of Title 24, C.R.S.
H. The Department shall have the power and duty to close a school and forbid the gathering of people therein to protect students, faculty, and patrons of the school from the cause of epidemic and communicable diseases or physical conditions, operations, or maintenance practices that pose an imminent health hazard.
6.6.4 Variance Procedures
Schools may apply for a variance to these rules and regulations where the regulation is too stringently applied, the intent can be met in another way, or compliance is cost prohibitive or restrictive to curriculum. Variance requests will be considered for general provisions of the rules and regulations provided public health is protected. Such variance requests shall include the name of the school, the applicable section of the regulation and the reason for the request and supporting information. Variance requests will be considered to allow the use of prohibited chemicals and storage limitations on restricted chemicals provided the safety of students and faculty is assured. Such variance requests shall include the name of the school, chemical name (and associated SDS), and procedures for the management of the chemical, including procurement, storage, handling, disposal and spill response as well as the qualification of the person(s) responsible. Requests will be reviewed by representatives of the Department. Decisions are final and will expire upon a change of circumstances, including changes in responsible personnel or the alleviation of the initial hardship.
6.7 Sanitary Facilities and Controls
6.7.1 Water Supply
A. Adequate, uncontaminated, safe drinking water for the needs of the school shall be provided in the building housing the establishment and shall be from a source constructed, maintained, and operated according to the Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations, 5 CCR 1002-11, and regulations adopted pursuant to Title 25-1.5-203, C.R.S., or
B. The water supply system shall deliver water at normal operating pressures (20 pounds per square inch minimum) to all plumbing fixtures.
C. When a total water service interruption exceeds a period of two hours, the school shall be closed, unless dismissal of the pupils would be detrimental to their physical well being, or unless accessible alternatives for providing drinking water are available and approved by the Department prior to use.
D. Faucets on non-drinking water supply systems used for irrigation or similar purposes shall be physically separated from the drinking water supply system and the faucets on the non-drinking water system shall be clearly marked as unsafe for drinking.
E. The water storage, distribution system, treatment facilities and other mechanical equipment shall be protected from unauthorized access.
F. Where water is supplied by the school's independent water supply system, plans for the water system shall be submitted to the Department for approval prior to construction.
6.7.2 Sewage Disposal
A. Facilities, approved by the Department, shall be provided and maintained for the treatment and sanitary disposal of sewage.
B. Where a public sewer system is available, all plumbing fixtures and all building sewer lines shall be connected thereto, pursuant to Section 32-1-1006(1)(a)(I) C.R.S.
C. If a public sewer system is not available, a sewage disposal system meeting the requirements of the Department shall be provided, and all plumbing fixtures and building sewer lines shall be connected thereto, pursuant to Sections 25-8-702(1) and/or 25-10-105 C.R.S.
D. Where a total sewer service interruption exceeds a period of two hours, the school shall be closed unless dismissal of the pupils would be detrimental to their physical well being or unless accessible alternatives for the sanitary disposal of sewage are available and approved by the Department prior to use.
E. Where non-water carriage sanitary facilities, such as vaults or privies are permitted, they shall be provided and installed in accordance with requirements of the Department.
F. In all new schools and schools modifying existing sewage disposal systems or expanding their usage beyond the design capacity of the sewage disposal system, plans shall be submitted to the Department for review and approval in accordance with provisions of Sections 25-8-702 and/or 25-10-105 C.R.S. prior to construction.
6.7.3 Refuse Disposal
A. The storage, collection, transportation and disposal of refuse shall be conducted to control odors, insects, rodents, accidents, or other nuisance conditions.
B. Durable non-absorbent, cleanable refuse, recycling and composting containers shall be provided, kept in a clean condition and placed in readily accessible locations.
C. Exterior refuse, recycling and compost containers shall be easily cleanable, provided with covers, stored on a smooth surface of non-absorbent material, such as concrete or machine-laid asphalt, and kept in a clean, sanitary condition.
D. Interior garbage containers shall be easily cleanable and shall be emptied whenever full. Refuse shall be removed from the building and premises on a regular basis, or at a minimum every seven days, and in a manner which would prevent creation of a nuisance condition.
E. Disposal or removal of hazardous materials shall be conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with state, federal, and local provisions.
6.7.4 Insect, Rodent Control and Classroom Animals
A. Insects, rodents, bats and other pests shall be managed, when they reach levels considered to pose economic or health threats, with integrated strategies for long-term pest suppression, using the most cost-effective means with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.
B. Animals used for instructional purposes shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and in a manner to prevent health hazards or nuisance conditions. Their enclosures or pens shall be provided with easily cleanable surfaces and maintained in good repair. Hygienic practices shall be supervised during and following contact with animals. Location and/or presence of animals shall be determined based on the protection of the health of students and staff with allergies and/or asthma.
C. Live poultry (e.g., chicks and ducklings), reptiles, and amphibians shall be prohibited as pets in classrooms with children kindergarten age or younger. Because infections from these animals spread via fecal-oral transmission (hand to mouth behaviors), use of these animals in other classrooms where children engage in frequent hand to mouth behaviors is discouraged.
D. Service animals shall be permitted to accompany their handlers throughout the school provided it is not in food preparation areas. Schools administrators shall make reasonable accommodations wherever possible to protect the health of students with allergies and asthma from contact with classroom and service animals.
E. The use of toxic compounds to control rodents, insects, and other pests shall be implemented only after other means have been used for control, such as the elimination of harborages, cleaning food waste, and sealing of ports of entry. All pesticides shall be used in accordance with U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered label directions and stored in a safe manner in an area accessible only to authorized personnel. Application of EPA "restricted use pesticides" shall be performed only by a certified pesticide applicator.
6.7.5 Plumbing
A. In the absence of more stringent plumbing codes, all plumbing fixtures shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the 2009 International Plumbing Code, hereby incorporated by reference.
B. Plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in working order and in a clean sanitary condition. All plumbing fixtures shall be designed and maintained to be accessible by the age group being served.
C. The drinking water supply shall be installed and maintained to preclude the possibility of backflow or backsiphonage of non-potable, used, unclean, polluted and contaminated water, or other substances, into any part of the drinking water system.
D. A properly installed approved backflow prevention device shall be provided for all drinking water supply outlets which are capable of receiving a hose connection.
E. Where chemical dispensing towers are installed without an integral air gap or break to prevent backsiphonage, an approved backflow prevention device shall be installed between the chemical tower and the water supply line.
F. Backsiphonage and backflow prevention devices shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection and testing for that specific application and type of device.
6.7.6 Toilet, Lavatory and Bathing Facilities
A. Schools shall take active steps to ensure hand washing before eating, after restroom use, and any other time hands may be contaminated.
B. Toilet, lavatory, bathing facilities and drinking fountains shall be provided and installed in accordance 28 CFR, Part 36, Nondiscrimination On The Basis Of Disability By Public Accommodations And In Commercial Facilities, revised July 1, 2014 and hereby incorporated by reference.
C. Each hand washing and classroom sink shall be provided with hot and cold water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water at sinks accessible to children shall be at least 90°F and shall not exceed a temperature of 120°F.
D. Hand sanitizers may be used in addition to, but not in place of, hand washing within the facility. Hand sanitizers or approved alternate hand washing methods shall be used for staff and children at times and in areas where hand washing facilities are not available, such as while out of doors in remote locations. Hand sanitizers shall be stored in an area where use can be monitored.
E. Sanitizers are to be used on commonly touched surfaces such as, but not limited to, chairs, desks, tables, keyboards, and computer mice. These surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized at least once a week or whenever visibly soiled.
F. Disinfectants are to be used on surfaces that are commonly contaminated with high hazard body fluids, such as but not limited to restroom surfaces, toilets, diaper changing areas and surfaces that have been in contact with high hazard body fluids.
G. Drinking fountains shall be conveniently located on each floor and easily accessible to all school program activities. Drinking fountains shall not be located in toilet rooms or other areas with increased potential for contamination (e.g., science, vocational, industrial, photography or art education areas).
H. Drinking fountains shall be equipped with angled jets and orifice guards located above the rim of the fountain. The pressure shall be regulated so that the water stream does not come in contact with, and passes, the orifice guard or splash onto the floor. Separate angle jet drinking fountains, when installed, shall be at an appropriate height.
I. Use of common drinking cups or vessels is prohibited.
J. Toilet rooms shall be conveniently located at a travel distance of not more than 200 feet from any room to be served and in accordance with Section 6.13(F) for health care areas. All toilet rooms shall be provided with adequate lavatory facilities.
K. Detached structures and modular classrooms not provided with plumbing shall be no more than 500 feet from restrooms and drinking water fountains, accessible through an unlocked door or key access during all hours of operation, and shall be adequately ventilated.
L. Soap and single service towels shall be available for all lavatory facilities, except that mechanical warm air dryers may be used in lieu of towels.
M. Hot and cold water or tempered water under operating pressures (20 PSI minimum) shall be available for bathing and washing. Hot water delivered to showers and lavatories shall be at least 90 degrees Fahrenheit (90°F) and shall not exceed 120°F. The temperature of hot water at other fixtures shall not exceed 140°F, except where necessary for sanitizing purposes.
N. Toilets shall be equipped with non-absorbent, easily cleanable toilet seats. Toilet paper shall be available at each toilet mounted in an appropriate dispenser.
O. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all toilet and locker rooms shall be smooth, easily cleanable, non- absorbent and shall be maintained in good repair and in a clean, sanitary condition.
P. A floor drain and a keyed hose bib with a vacuum breaker shall be available for all toilet rooms having a total combination of two or more water closets or urinals. The floors in these rooms shall slope to the floor drains.
Q. Showers shall be installed in accordance with the 2009 International Plumbing Code, hereby incorporated by reference, or as approved by the Department. Showers shall be constructed to prevent water flow into the drying or dressing room space and shall slope to the floor drains. Shower floors, ceilings, and walls shall be easily cleanable and shower floors shall have a non- skid surface.
R. Functional hose bibs shall be available, where necessary, at designated refuse, compost and recycling storage areas and at high density student common use areas within 50 feet of the building where heavy accumulations of refuse are generated to minimize hazards and to maintain such areas in a clean, safe condition.
6.7.7 Diapering and Toileting
A. Where diapering or bowel/bladder hygiene care is necessary, a separate changing area with privacy shall be available with a cleanable impervious surface large enough to accommodate the individual in care.
6.8 Buildings and Grounds
6.8.1 Buildings
A. The school campus and accessory buildings shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and in a manner that minimizes health and safety hazards to building occupants.
B. Adequate space shall be provided for each person in classrooms, libraries, shops, laboratories, vocational training rooms, dining rooms, and other related activity rooms or areas to lessen the possibility of health hazards, and disease transmission. Adequate space is required in accordance with the 2006 International Building Code, hereby incorporated by reference.
C. Where necessary, classroom and health room windows shall be equipped with blinds, shades, or other effective means to prevent glare, to control natural light, and provide appropriate privacy.
D. Windows, when opened, shall not create a hazard such as noise, dust, fumes or extreme temperatures or hazard that may result in physical injury.
E. Exposure to noise, dusts, toxic chemicals, or other hazards shall be controlled at all times including when the building or portion thereof is occupied during construction or remodeling.
F. When there is a change in classroom use, the design and construction of the classroom facilities shall be appropriate for the new use, including safety provisions required by Section 6.12 of this regulation, where applicable.
G. The school campus shall be maintained in a manner that prevents fire hazards. Fire control methods shall conform to state and local fire prevention regulations.
H. School buses shall be operated and maintained to avoid health and safety hazards.
6.8.2 Grounds
A. The ground shall be self draining and free from depressions in which water may stand and be allowed to stagnate. The grounds shall be kept free from refuse, unused equipment, weed overgrowth, and other hazards. All outdoor areas shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and be free of insect and rodent harborages, open or accessible wells, grease traps, cisterns, cesspools, septic tanks, and/or utility equipment.
B. Raw agricultural products grown on-site shall be permitted in school cafeterias provided school gardens and greenhouses conform to U.S. Department of Agriculture Good Agricultural Practices.
C. Livestock or poultry shall be located more than 50 feet from food service areas, offices, or classrooms except those offices and classrooms associated with animal husbandry activities.
6.9 Mechanical Requirements
6.9.1 Electrical
A. Schools shall be provided with operational electrical service and artificial lighting at all times when occupied.
B. The electrical system shall be maintained in good repair and shall not present a hazard to health and safety. In the absence of more stringent electrical codes, installation, maintenance and use of the electrical system shall adhere to the 2014 National Electrical Code, hereby incorporated by reference.
C. When an electrical service interruption exceeds a period of two hours, the school shall be closed, unless dismissal of the pupils would be detrimental to their physical well being, or unless accessible approved alternatives for providing lighting, temperature control, and hot water are available that meet the requirements of the Department.
6.9.2 Lighting
A. The electrical lighting system shall provide the following average light level intensities: 35 foot candles for classrooms, libraries, offices, laboratories and shops; 20 foot candles for reception rooms, restrooms, gymnasiums, service rooms, swimming areas and dining areas; 10 foot candles for auditoriums, locker rooms and stairways; and 5 foot candles for corridors, hallways, storage and utility areas. Light level intensities shall be measured at the work surface or 30 inches from the floor.
B. Extreme brightness ratios (glare and shadow) shall be minimized by avoiding glossy surfaces, by use of diffused lighting, by use of easily cleanable high light reflectance paints or other finishes for ceilings, walls, and floors, by use of window shades, routine cleaning and maintenance of electrical fixtures, and/or other measures necessary to prevent undue glare and maintain a high level of light effectiveness.
C. Appropriate measures shall be taken to assure that persons are not exposed to harsh lighting, which may be harmful to the eyes, such as ultra-violet light.
6.9.3 Ventilation
A. Ventilation, mechanical or natural, shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the 2013 American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers Standard 62.1-2013, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, hereby incorporated by reference, and to minimize health hazards including excessive drafts, extreme temperatures, humidity, and temperature fluctuations.
B. Ventilation system filters shall be cleaned or replaced regularly or according to manufacturer’s recommendations to prevent excessive accumulation of dust or debris.
C. Restrooms shall be equipped with mechanical exhaust to remove bio-aerosols and noxious odors.
D. Each room provided with an exhaust system shall have air supplied to the room equal to the amount to be exhausted. Windows shall not be used for the purpose of providing makeup air.
E. Unvented combustion heaters, kitchen stoves, or hot plates shall be prohibited for space heating purposes. Portable electric heaters with exposed elements shall not be used in any student activity area.
F. Hot plates, skillets, or similar type cooking appliances shall be used for food preparation only in kitchen, home economics room, or in rooms specifically designated and equipped for such use.
G. Operational carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in areas where fossil fuel-fired heaters and appliances are used such as in boiler rooms and kitchens. Maintenance and installation of carbon monoxide detectors shall comply with manufacturer’s instructions. Carbon monoxide alarms must be tested at least annually with documentation available upon request. Carbon monoxide detectors that are only battery-powered shall be tested monthly and the batteries shall be replaced at least annually.
6.9.4 Heating
The heating system provided shall be properly maintained and provide, in all occupied rooms, minimum room temperatures of 60° F at sixty 60 inches above the floor in shops and gymnasiums and 65° F at thirty 30 inches above the floor in elementary, secondary, and higher educational school classrooms, and at floor level in kindergarten. A plan that addresses operating during periods of extreme temperature, as it relates to indoor air, shall be developed. A current boiler inspection certificate shall be posted and available upon request.
6.10 Equipment and Supplies
A. Instructional, athletic, recreational or other equipment used in or out of the classroom shall be maintained in a clean, safe condition.
B. Toys and equipment shall meet the current requirements of the Colorado Hazardous Substance Act, Section 25-5-501 and Section 25-5-508, et. seq., C.R.S.
C. Gym equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair. Body contact equipment surfaces shall be routinely cleaned and sanitized.
D. Equipment used in physical therapy and special education shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use.
E. Facilities shall be available for the proper storage of clean clothing, and of athletic, instructional, and recreational equipment and supplies to minimize health hazards and to facilitate cleaning.
F. Cleaning materials, tools, and maintenance equipment shall be provided and shall be safely stored and secured in a locked area. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for pesticides, toxic or hazardous cleaning and maintenance chemicals and materials shall be maintained and organized to be easy to locate in the event of a spill or accidental exposure.
G. Pesticides, toxic or hazardous cleaning and maintenance chemicals and materials shall be stored separately in a ventilated and locked cabinet or area accessible only to authorized personnel. The ventilation requirement of this section may not be required in areas where minimum quantities of the above mentioned materials are stored for daily use. In the absence of more stringent requirements flammable or combustible materials shall be stored in accordance with the 2015 National Fire Protection Association Code 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, hereby incorporated by reference.
H. Kindergartens, health service rooms, or other areas, where sleeping is permitted shall be provided with sleeping facilities including cots or pads, with washable or disposable covers. These sleeping facilities shall be maintained in good repair and provided in a clean condition for each new user.
I. Towels and wash cloths, and other linens, where provided, shall be laundered in water at least 140°F or shall reach at least 140°F in a heat drying cycle. Such linens, towels, and wash cloths shall be issued clean, used by only one person and shall be laundered after each use.
6.11 Food Service
A. Food service activities shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations, 6 CCR 1010-2.
B. Establishments serving food at the school but not prepared by school staff shall be licensed, inspected and approved by the Department. The food shall be transported, stored and served in a manner to prevent contamination, time and temperature abuse or adulteration.
C. Dining activities shall be confined to rooms or areas designated by the school administrator. The dining area shall be maintained clean, and in a sanitary condition.
D. Plans and specifications for construction or alteration of food service facilities shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations, 6 CCR 1010-2, Section 11-4.
6.12 Laboratory, Industrial, Art, and Vocational Hazards
6.12.1 Procedures
A. Provisions shall be made for the protection of students and staff engaging in arts, crafts, industrial arts, physical and biological sciences, vocational, educational or any activities where potentially hazardous chemicals, hazardous devices or hazardous equipment are used. These provisions include the development and posting of operating instructions, regulations, procedures, and a chemical hygiene plan. All potentially hazardous chemicals, hazardous devices or hazardous equipment including those used in art, industrial art and vocational art areas shall be used only in accordance with the product labeling. If available, specific manufacturer’s instructions and warnings for safe use of the product or equipment shall be followed. When available, products with the safest materials shall be used (e.g., those with few or no cautionary/warning labels). Additional guidance regarding potential hazards and health and safety provisions associated with industrial and vocational arts and crafts is provided in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Publication No. 5015, Art and Craft Safety Guide. Schools may rely on this guidance.
B. Exposure to noise, or toxic liquids, dusts, gases, mists, fumes or vapors or other hazards shall be controlled to avoid health hazards.
C. A current SDS shall be provided in an organized and easily searchable format (e.g., alphabetically filed) for all toxic or hazardous substances and shall be available for review upon request. A copy of the SDS shall be kept on file in a location away from the areas where the aforementioned chemicals are stored. Digital or other electronic versions of SDS may be approved at the discretion of the local fire authority.
D. In the absence of more stringent standards the 2015 National Fire Protection Association Code 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code and 2015 National Fire Protection Association Code 45 Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals are hereby incorporated by reference and shall be used as standards for the proper storage, handling and use of chemicals in the school.
E. A chemical hygiene plan which addresses all areas of the school where toxic or hazardous substances are used or stored shall be provided. All restricted chemicals present in the school, including those stored in laboratory, vocational, arts, and custodial areas, shall be individually addressed in the plan. A copy of the plan shall be kept on file in a location away from the areas where chemicals are stored. The chemical hygiene plan shall be reviewed and updated, as necessary, at least once annually. All schools must develop a Chemical Hygiene Plan by January 1, 2016. A copy of the Chemical Hygiene Plan shall be provided to the local fire department and local emergency planning committee upon request.
F. Procedures shall be established for the management of chemical waste and shall be addressed in the chemical hygiene plan. All containers of chemical waste shall be labeled to their contents and with the words “not for use” or “waste”, maintained in good condition and separated by reactive group. Chemical waste shall be stored in a designated area away from normal classroom operations and away from sinks and floor drains. Chemical waste shall be handled and stored in a manner that minimizes the possibility of a fire, explosion, or release. A hazardous waste determination shall be made for all waste chemicals in accordance with 6 CCR 1007-3 Section 262 of the Colorado Hazardous Waste Regulations. Hazardous waste chemicals must be properly disposed of at a permitted facility and shall not be disposed of on-site. All other chemical waste shall be disposed of using an appropriate method as provided on the chemical SDS, or as indicated by the manufacturer.
G. A current list of emergency services with telephone numbers, including the name, address and telephone number of the school, shall be posted in one or more prominent place(s) in each school.
H. Aspirators or suction bulbs shall be used for drawing liquids into pipettes. The mouth must not be used directly on the pipettes.
6.12.2 Safety Equipment
A. Protective clothing, that meets the ANSI Z49.1-2014 Standard- Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, hereby incorporated by reference, shall be worn by all students participating in, observing, or in close proximity to welding or other such activities that could result in sparks contacting clothing. Welding helmets, that meet the requirements of ANSI Z49.1-2014 Standard- Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, hereby incorporated by reference, shall be worn by all students participating in, observing, or in close proximity to welding. Protective clothing shall be maintained clean and in good repair.
B. Eye protection, that meets the ANSI Z87.1-2010 Standard for Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices, hereby incorporated by reference, must be worn by all students participating in, observing, or in close proximity to any experiment or activity which could result in eye injury. Eye protection glasses, goggles, face shields, and similar eye protection devices shall be issued clean, in good repair and properly sanitized between students and stored in a protected place. Sanitization of eye protection can be accomplished using an ultraviolet light case, a chemical sanitizer in accordance with Section 6.7.6, or other effective means approved by the Department.
C. An easily accessible fire blanket must be provided in all areas where an open flame is used.
D. Where there is potential for exposure to skin with toxic, infectious or irritating materials, a hand washing facility shall be available.
E. An easily accessible operational eye wash fountain that meets the ANSI Z358.1-2009 Standard, hereby incorporated by reference, must be provided in each laboratory or other areas where corrosives or irritating materials are used. The eye wash fountain shall be maintained clean, permanently plumbed, and provide a hands-free continuous flow of water capable of flushing both eyes simultaneously. The use of portable eye wash bottles as substitutes is not permitted. Easily accessible means no more than 55 feet from the storage or use of corrosive or irritating materials so that it can be reached with impaired vision within 10 seconds or less. Eye wash fountains shall be tested annually with documentation available upon request.
F. An easily accessible operational safety shower that meets the ANSI Z358.1-2009 Standard, hereby incorporated by reference, capable of providing continuous flowing water, shall be provided for each laboratory or other areas where corrosive or irritating chemicals are used. The safety shower can be centrally located so as to serve more than one area provided that it is within 55 feet from the storage or use of corrosive or irritating materials and can be reached with impaired vision within 10 seconds or less. The safety shower shall be tested annually with documentation available upon request.
G. A master gas control valve (MGCV), is required on gas supply lines to vocational areas and science laboratories. The MGCV shall stop the flow of gas to all appliances/ equipment located in the room and must function as a manually operated emergency gas shut-off. One MGCV shall be provided for each room and made easily accessible. Electric shut-off switches shall be provided in areas where power equipment is used. Master gas valves and electric shut-off switches shall be labeled for high visibility and tested annually with documentation available upon request.
H. Adequately stocked first aids kits shall be stored in all laboratories, vocational education, industrial arts, set design, and art classrooms.
I. Fire extinguishers are required in accordance with the 2015 National Fire Protection Association Code 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, hereby incorporated by reference. Dry chemical Class ABC extinguishers are recommended for laboratory use. If combustible metals (e.g., Mg, Na, K) are present, laboratories must have a class D extinguisher or those agents shown to be effective in controlling combustible metal fires as well.
J. All emergency and safety equipment shall be tested annually with documentation available upon request and labeled for high visibility.
K. Radioactive materials and equipment shall conform to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Radiation Control, 6 CCR 1007-1.
6.12.3 Storage Provisions
A. Toxic or hazardous materials shall be stored in safe and appropriate containers, separated by reactive group and stored in a ventilated, locked area or appropriate cabinet. The ventilation requirement of this section may not be required where minimum quantities of such materials are stored for daily use. Toxic or hazardous materials must be stored according to the chemical manufacturer's storage temperature requirements at all times including during school holidays and breaks.
B. All containers of chemicals shall be clearly labeled with the name, original quantity of the material, and the date the material entered the school. Secondary containers and/or prepared solutions intended for storage shall be labeled with chemical name and, if applicable, the formula (including solvent), date of preparation, disposal date, and concentration.
C. Schools shall not purchase or accept donations of prohibited chemicals. These chemicals are prohibited from use and/or storage at the school unless a variance from this regulation is requested in writing by the school and approved by Department. If prohibited chemicals are found in the school, they shall be identified on the container label as “not for use” or “waste” and segregated from the chemical inventory. Unless a variance has been granted by the Department, all schools must dispose of prohibited chemicals. Prohibited chemicals are listed in Appendix A to this regulation.
D. Restricted chemicals shall be removed from the schools if alternatives can be used. If restricted chemicals are present at the school, each chemical shall be identified in the school’s chemical inventory and addressed in the chemical hygiene plan as required in Sections 6.12.1(E) and (F) of these regulations. Containers of restricted chemicals shall be labeled as such. Restricted chemicals with an indefinite shelf life, as indicated in Appendix B and B2, shall be obtained in amounts that can be expended in five years or less. Restricted chemicals with a good, fair, poor or limited shelf life, as indicated in Appendix B and B2, shall be obtained in amounts that can be expended in one school year, or less than one year if the manufacturer indicates a lesser period of time in which the chemical shall be used.
E. Restricted chemicals (demonstration use only) are a subclass in the restricted chemical lists that are limited to instructor demonstration. Students may not participate in the handling or preparation of restricted chemicals as part of a demonstration. If restricted chemicals (demonstration use only) are present at the school, each chemical shall be addressed in the school’s written emergency plan as addressed in sections 6.13(K) and (L) of these regulations. Demonstration only chemicals are listed in Appendix B2 to this regulation.
F. All chemicals, compounds, and hazardous substances shall be inventoried by the school a minimum of once a year. The inventory shall include the name of the compound, the amount, and the year it entered the school. If restricted or prohibited chemicals are present in the school, they shall be designated as such in the chemical inventory. A copy of the inventory shall be kept in the area of use and on file in a location away from the areas where chemicals are stored. The updated inventory shall be provided to the local fire department and local emergency planning committee upon request.
G. Refrigerators used for flammable compounds shall be prominently marked to indicate they meet the appropriate design requirements for safe storage of flammable liquids. Food for consumption shall not be stored in refrigerators used for flammable or any other laboratory related materials. Food and food containers for experimentation shall be labeled as “not for consumption” and segregated from foods intended for consumption.
H. The storage, preparation, and consumption of food and drink are prohibited in any area where there are toxic or hazardous substances. A personal water bottle is allowed when there are no toxic or hazardous substances in use. When a student’s individual health care needs (e.g., health care plan, 504 Plan) require food to be readily available, it shall be allowed in these areas as long as it is protected from contamination and not available for general consumption.
I. Glassware shall be properly constructed and designed for its intended use and shall be handled and stored in a safe manner.
6.12.4 Ventilation
A. All areas shall be adequately ventilated through mechanical means so that exposures to hazardous or toxic materials are maintained to a safe level. Additional guidance in determining safe levels is provided in the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposures Indices. Schools may rely on this guidance.
B. Local exhaust ventilation shall be provided so that contaminants are exhausted away from the student and not through the breathing zone.
C. Sufficient fume hood capacity ventilation shall be provided and shall be used for any activity producing hazardous toxic or noxious gases, mists, vapors, or dusts.
D. Spray booths and finishing rooms where flammable or combustible materials are used shall be constructed in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.107, revised July 1, 2011 and hereby incorporated by reference.
6.13 Health Service
A. Children in care shall be immunized as required by 6 CCR 1009-2, Rules Pertaining to the Infant Immunization Program, the Vaccines for Children Program, and the Immunization of Students Attending School. The official Certificate of Immunization, official Exemption form or written documentation of the student being In-Process shall be on file for each enrolled student. Upon request of state or local health agencies, schools are responsible for providing records with identifiers removed if the school is subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
B. Basic first aid equipment and medical supplies including: gauze pads and roller gauze, adhesive tape, cold pack, plastic bags, disposable gloves, band-aids, hand cleaner, small flashlight and extra batteries, scissors, and blanket shall be provided and kept conveniently available for emergency use.
C. At all times during the school day and during school sponsored events, including those off-site, at least one staff member shall be on duty in each school who has a current certification from a nationally recognized course in Standard First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification course. A list of persons currently certified, as described above, shall be maintained in each school office.
D. Schools that acquire Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) shall ensure public health and safety in accordance with C.R.S. 13-21-108.1.
E. Separate rooms or areas shall be available in every school for emergency use in providing care for persons who are ill, or suspected of having communicable diseases.
F. Every health care room or area must have an easily accessible restroom within 50 feet and shall be provided with at least one cot for each 400 students or part thereof. Each cot and pillow shall have an easily cleanable, non-absorbent surface or cover which is sanitized after each use. A sink with hot and cold running water shall be located in the health care room or area. Unless prohibited by local code, in new and extensively remodeled schools, a restroom directly adjoining the health office is required. This restroom is for the exclusive use of health services.
G. In accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, C.R.S. 12-38-132, medication administered by trained school personnel with oversight by a registered nurse shall be inaccessible to children and shall be stored in the original container in a controlled area separated from food, cleaning compounds and other toxic substances. Emergency medications such as epinephrine shall be inaccessible to students, immediately available to trained school personnel and in an unlocked location (e.g., emergency kit or bag, cabinet). If refrigeration is required, the medication shall be stored:
H. Medications acquired by the school or abandoned by parents shall be disposed of in accordance with 6 CCR 1007-2, Part 1, Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities and 6 CCR 1007-3, Parts 260-268, and Parts 99 and 100.
I. Medical oxygen shall not be used by students or staff in areas with open flames. Signage shall be posted in the school that oxygen is in use.
J. Telephone or radio communications shall be provided and kept available in each school for emergency purposes.
K. A written plan with common procedures for handling medical emergencies shall be kept and made available for review. A current list of emergency services with telephone numbers, including the address and telephone number of the school, shall be posted in one or more prominent place(s) in each school.
L. A written all hazards plan for handling disasters, including large outbreaks, shall be available at each school. Disaster training and review will be conducted each year at each school. Principals, school personnel and students will periodically review and test each disaster plan.
M. Schools should follow the Department’s Infectious Disease Guidelines for Schools and Child Care, including reporting requirements to LPHA and the Department. APPENDICES Appendix A – Prohibited Chemicals Appendix A – Prohibited Chemicals Name Formula CAS # Hazard* may form explosive 2-Butanol (sec-Butyl Alcohol)
C2H5CH(OH)CH3 78-92-2 peroxides upon concentration may form explosive Acetal (1,1-Diethoxyethane)
Acetyl Halides (e.g., Acetyl Fluoride, violent reaction with Acetyl Chloride, Acetyl Bromide, water; dangerous fire Acetyl Iodide)
Note: Alcohols are referred to as allylic or benzylic if the hydroxyl group is bonded to an allylic carbon atom (adjacent to a C=C double bond) or a may form explosive benzylic carbon atom (next to a peroxides upon benzene ring), respectively. (e.g., 3- concentration penten-2-ol; 2-propen-1-ol (allyl alcohol), 1-phenylethanol, phenylmethanol (benzyl alcohol), diphenylmethanol (diphenylcarbinol), triphenylmethanol (triphenylcarbinol)).
Ammonal (TNT, Ammonium Nitrate, explosive and Aluminum Powder Mixture)
Ammonium Bromate NH4BrO3 13843-59-9 shock sensitive strong oxidizer;
Ammonium Chlorate NH4ClO3 10192-29-7 explosive Ammonium Hexanitrocobaltate NH3Co(NO2)6 13600-98-1 explosive Ammonium Nitrite NH4NO2 13446-48-5 explosive strong oxidizer;
Ammonium Perchlorate NH4ClO4 7790-98-9 explosive; irritant strong oxidizer;
Ammonium Periodate NH4IO4 13446-11-2 explosive; irritant; inhalation hazard Ammonium Permanganate NH4MnO4 13446-10-1 explosive Ammonium Tetraperoxychromate (NH4)3CrO8 explosive dust fire and explosion hazard; poison;
Antimony Compounds (e.g., triethyl corrosive; reactive;
stibine, tripropyl stibine, trivinyl some antimony stibine, antimony trichloride, antimony compounds are pentachloride, nickel antimonide)
Azide Compounds (e.g., hydrogen acutely toxic; shock azide, sodium azide, copper azide, sensitive; explosive lead (dinitride) azide)
Barium Peroxide BaO2 1304-29-6 oxidizer carcinogenic to Benzene C6H6 71-43-2 humans; flammable Benzene Diazonium Chloride C6H5ClN2 100-34-5 explosive Benzotriazole C6H5N3 95-14-7 explosive flammable; explosive;
Benzoyl Peroxide (C6H5CO)2O2 94-36-0 allergen; reacts violently with bases reacts violently with oxidants; may form Benzyl Alcohol C6H5CH2OH 100-51-6 explosive peroxides upon concentration strong oxidizer; contact Bismuth Nitrate Bi(NO3)3·5H2O 10035-06-0 with other material may cause fire; toxic Boranes and Diboranes (e.g., borane, tribromoborane, trifluoroborane, poison; flammable;
diborane, pentaborane, water-reactive methyldiborane)
Bromine Pentafluoride BrF5 7789-30-2 corrosive; reacts with water with explosive force oxidizer; poison;
Bromine Trifluoride BrF3 7787-71-5 corrosive; reacts with water with explosive force may for explosive Butadiene C4H6 106-99-0 peroxides; carcinogenic to humans Butanetriol Trinitrate (BTTN) C4H7N3O9 6659-60-5 explosive Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds (e.g., cadmium carcinogenic to hydroxide, cadmium oxide, cadmium humans; highly toxic sulfide)
Chloral Hydrate CCl3CH(OH)2 302-17-0 probably carcinogenic to humans oxidizer, corrosive, may Chlorine Cl2 7782-50-5 be fatal if inhaled oxidizer; flammable and Chlorine Dioxide ClO2 10049-04-4 reactive; shock sensitive; explosive powerful oxidizer;
Chlorine Trioxide ClO3 13932-10-0 explosive shock sensitive; air Chloroacetylene C2HCl 593-63-5 reactive Appendix A – Prohibited Chemicals Name Formula CAS # Hazard* poison; possibly Chloroform CHCl3 67-66-3 carcinogenic to humans shock sensitive;
Chloropicrin CCl3NO2 76-06-2 explosive; poison;
Chromyl Chloride CrO2Cl2 14977-61-8 compounds are carcinogenic to humans possibly carcinogenic to Cobalt (Powder) Co 7440-48-4 humans Colchicine C22H25NO6 64-86-8 acutely toxic Copper Acetylide Cu2C2 1117-94-8 explosive may form explosive peroxides upon Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) C6H5CH(CH3)2 98-82-8 concentration; possibly carcinogenic to humans may form explosive Cycloheptanone C7H12O 502-42-1 peroxides; flammable;
C2H4N2O6 628-96-6 explosive carcinogenic to humans; flammable;
Ethylene Oxide C2H4O 75-21-8 explosive; may be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through the skin carcinogenic to humans;
Formaldehyde CH2O 50-00-0 poison; may cause allergic reaction Appendix A – Prohibited Chemicals Name Formula CAS # Hazard* possibly carcinogenic to humans; may form Furan C4H4O 110-00-9 explosive peroxides upon concentration Glycerol Monolactate Trinitrate (GLTN)
formula RMgX where X is a halogen The Grignard Reagents and R is an alkyl or aryl (based on a can be highly reactive, benzene ring) group. An example is corrosive, pyrophoric, CH3CH2MgBr (ethylmagnesium and toxic. The solvents bromide). They are typically found in are highly flammable solution with tetrahydrofuran or ether and may form explosive as the solvent.
Guanyl Nitrosamino Guanylidene explosive; strong Hydrazine oxidizer highly flammable;
Hexyl Alcohol CH3(CH2)4CH2OH 111-27-3 poison HMX C4H8N8O8 2691-41-0 explosive corrosive; may be fatal if inhaled or ingested;
PbC6H(NO2)3(OH)2 15245-44-0 carcinogenic to humans oxidizer; shock Lithium Nitrate LiNO3 7790-69-4 sensitive highly flammable;
powder is easily ignited and burns with intense Lithium Nitride Li3N 26134-62-3 heat; may ignite spontaneously in moist air oxidizer; toxic;
Lithium Peroxide Li2O2 12031-80-0 explosive reacts with water to Magnesium liberate hydrogen gas;
Mercury Hg 7439-97-6 severely and subtly (except in sealed devices)
meta-Trinitrocresol explosive; strong (3-Methyl-2,4,6-trinitrophenol)
Nicotine C10H14N2 54-11-5 poison; acutely toxic explosive; strong Nitroglycerin C3H5N3O9 55-63-0 oxidizer explosive; highly flammable; water- Nitrosoguanidine C2H5N5O3 70-25-7 reactive; decomposes at elevated temperatures acutely toxic; may be Osmic Acid (Osmium Tetroxide) OsO4 20816-12-0 fatal if inhaled or ingested carcinogenic to ortho-Toluidine (e.g., Toluidine Blue) C7H9N 95-53-4 humans; poison Pentaerythrite Tetranitrate explosive; strong (PETN)
Phenyl Thiourea C7H8N2S 103-85-5 emits toxic fumes when heated flammable solid; self- ignition possible;
Phosphorus (yellow or white) P 7723-14-0 evolves dangerous gas if burned Appendix A – Prohibited Chemicals Name Formula CAS # Hazard* Phosphorus Halides and Oxides (e.g., phosphorus water-reactive;
trichloride, phosphorus trioxide, corrosive; toxic phosphorus, pentabromide)
Phosphides (e.g., magnesium aluminum phosphide, potassium poison; water-reactive phosphide, sodium phosphide)
Picric Acid (2,4,6-Trinitrophenol) C6H3N3O7 88-89-1 explosive when dry para-Nitrophenol poison; forms explosive (4-Nitrophenol)
(e.g., silane; dichlorosilane;
Silicon Tetrachloride SiCl4 10026-04-7 corrosive explosive; shock Silver Acetylide Ag2C2 13092-75-6 sensitive acutely toxic; may be fatal if inhaled, Silver Cyanide AgCN 506-64-9 ingested, or absorbed through skin Silver Dinitroresorcinate reactive; ignitable;
(Silver Styphnate)
Silver Nitride Ag3N 20737-02-4 explosive Silver Oxalate Ag2C2O4 533-51-7 shock sensitive Silver Tetrazene shock sensitive may form explosive peroxides; water- Sodium Amide NaNH2 7782-92-5 reactive; highly flammable Sodium Chlorate NaClO3 7775-09-9 oxidizer; explosive Sodium Chlorite NaClO2 7758-19-2 oxidizer; explosive Sodium Cyanide NaCN 143-33-9 acutely toxic spontaneously Sodium Dithionite (Sodium Hydrosulfite)
Sodium Perborate NaBO3 7632-04-4 explosive oxidizer; water-reactive;
Sodium Perchlorate NaClO4 7601-89-0 explosive Sodium Permanganate NaMnO4 10101-50-5 oxidizer; explosive Appendix A – Prohibited Chemicals Name Formula CAS # Hazard* oxidizer; water- reactive; toxic;
Sulfur Trioxide SO3 7446-11-9 corrosive; poison;
Sulfuryl Chloride (Sulfonyl Chloride)
Sulfuryl Chloride Fluoride ClFO2S 13637-84-8 corrosive spontaneously combustible;
Tetrahydrofuran C4H8O 109-99-9 oxidizes in air to form explosive peroxides highly flammable;
(tetrazolyl guanyltetrazene hydrate)
Thermit (example: could be a mixture dangerous fire risk;
of aluminum powder, iron oxide, ferro once started, reaction is managanese, and ferro vanadium)
Thiocarbonyl Tetrachloride poison; inhalation (Perchloromethyl Mercaptan)
Thionyl Chloride SOCl2 7719-09-7 lachrymator; highly corrosive; toxic spontaneously combustible; may ignite Titanium (Powder) Ti 7440-32-6 on contact with moist air or moisture water-reactive;
Titanium Tetrachloride TiCl4 7550-45-0 corrosive; acutely toxic; may be fatal if inhaled spontaneously combustible; flammable Triethyl Aluminum (C2H5)3Al 97-93-8 gas is produced on contact with water spontaneously combustible; reacts Triisobutyl Aluminum (C4H9)3Al 100-99-2 violently with water producing flammable gas spontaneously combustible; flammable Trimethyl Aluminum (CH3)3Al 75-24-1 gas is produced on contact with water explosive; strong Trinitroanisole C7H5N3O7 606-35-9 oxidizer explosive; flammable Trinitrobenzene C6H3N3O6 99-35-4 solid; strong oxidizer Appendix A – Prohibited Chemicals Name Formula CAS # Hazard* explosive; highly 129-66-8 or Trinitrobenzoic Acid C7H3N3O8 35860-50-5 flammable; strong oxidizer Trinitronaphthalene explosive; strong (1,3,5-Trinitronaphthalene)
C2H2Cl2 75-35-4 peroxides oxidizer; used as an Zinc Peroxide ZnO2 1314-22-3 oxidant in explosives;
toxic * The hazard information provided for the listed chemicals is not intended to address all safety concerns. Before attempting to work with any chemical, review and comply with information provided on the SDS. Appendix B – Restricted Chemicals Appendix B – Restricted Chemicals 2-Butanone highly flammable;
(Methyl Ethyl Ketone or CH3COC2H5 78-93-3 may form explosive Good MEK) peroxides possibly Poor;
Acetamide CH3CONH2 60-35-5 carcinogenic to deliquescent humans Acetanilide (n-Phenylacetamide or CH3CONHC6H5 103-84-4 combustible; irritant Indefinite Acetamidobenzene)
Acetic Acid CH3COOH 64-19-7 corrosive Good water-reactive;
Acetic Anhydride (CH3CO)2O 108-24-7 corrosive; Good flammable highly flammable;
Acetone CH3COCH3 67-64-1 inhalation hazard Good Acetylcholine Bromide C7H16BrNO2 66-23-9 toxic; irritant Good Acridine Orange C17H19N3 10127-02-3 irritant Fair Adipoyl Chloride ClOC(CH2)4COCl 111-50-2 corrosive Poor Alizarin Red C14H7NaO7S 130-22-3 toxic Indefinite Poor;
Alkyl Aluminum Chloride Unavailable Unavailable water reactive deliquescent water-reactive;
Aluminum (Powder) Al 7429-90-5 strong reducing Indefinite agent; pyrophoric Aluminum Acetate Al(C2H3O2)2OH 142-03-0 toxic Good air- and water- Aluminum Bromide AlBr3 7727-15-3 reactive; corrosive Fair Aluminum Chloride water-reactive; Poor;
Aluminum Fluoride AlF3 7784-18-1 corrosive; inhalation Fair hazard Aluminum Hydroxide Al(OH)3 21645-51-2 possibly toxic Indefinite Aluminum Nitrate Al(NO3)3·9H2O 7784-27-2 strong oxidizer Indefinite Appendix B – Restricted Chemicals poison; air- and Aluminum water–reactive;
Tetrahydroborate Al(BH4)3 16962-07-5 Fair pyrophoric; strong (Aluminum Borohyrdide)
Water NH3 7664-41-7 toxic Indefinite inhalation hazard; Poor;
Ammonium Acetate NH4C2H3O2 631-61-8 irritant deliquescent inhalation hazard;
Ammonium Bicarbonate NH4HCO3 1066-33-7 irritant Good chromium (VI)
Ammonium Bromide NH4Br 12124-97-9 irritant hygroscopic inhalation hazard;
Ammonium Carbonate NH4CO3 10361-29-2 irritant Indefinite toxic; inhalation Fair to poor;
Ammonium Chloride NH4Cl 12125-02-9 hazard; irritant hygroscopic chromium (VI)
Ammonium Fluoride NH4F 12125-01-8 corrosive; toxic substance is deliquescent inhalation hazard;
Ammonium Hydroxide NH4OH 1336-21-6 severely corrosive Indefinite Poor; very Ammonium Iodide NH4I 12027-06-4 inhalation hazard hygroscopic Ammonium Molybdate (NH4)6Mo7O24·4H2O 12054-85-2 toxic Indefinite Tetrahydrate Appendix B – Restricted Chemicals Ammonium Nitrate shock sensitive;
(500 g limit)
Dibasic (Diammonium (NH4)2HPO4 7783-28-0 potential for skin Indefinite Hydrogen Phosphate and eye damage Ammonium Phosphate, respiratory hazard;
Monobasic (Ammonium NH4H2PO4 7722-76-1 potential for skin Indefinite Dihydrogen Phosphate) and eye damage Ammonium Sulfate (NH4)2SO4 7783-20-2 respiratory hazard Indefinite respiratory hazard;
Ammonium Sulfide (NH4)2S 12135-76-1 corrosive; poison; Good flammable Ammonium Tartrate (NH4)2C4H4O6 3164-29-2 irritant Fair inhalation hazard;
Ammonium Thiocyanate NH4SCN 1762-95-4 strong reducing deliquescent agent Amyl Acetate CH3COOC5H11 628-63-7 flammable; toxic Good Aniline C6H5NH2 62-53-3 acutely toxic Poor corrosive; acutely Aniline Hydrochloride C6H5NH2·HCl 142-04-1 Poor toxic Anisoyl Chloride air- and water- (Methyoxybenzoyl C8H7ClO2 100-07-2 reactive; corrosive;
Barium Acetate Ba(C2H3O2)2 543-80-6 acutely toxic Indefinite water–reactive;
Barium Carbide BaC2 50813-65-5 toxic Fair poison; acutely Barium Chloride, Dihydrate BaCl2·2H2O 10326-27-9 Indefinite toxic Barium Nitrate Ba(NO3)2 10022-31-8 oxidizer; toxic Indefinite Benzaldehyde C6H5CHO 100-52-7 combustible Fair air-and water- Benzene Phosphorus Dichloride C6H5PCl2 644-97-3 reactive; fumes in Fair air; corrosive concentrated dust Benzoic Acid C6H5COOH 65-85-0 may form explosive Indefinite mixture Appendix B – Restricted Chemicals probably carcinogenic to humans; poison;
Benzyl Chloride C6H5CH2Cl 100-44-7 corrosive; toxic; Fair lachrymator;
Benzylamine corrosive; poison;
(Benzenemethanamine)
Bismuth Pentafluoride BiF5 7787-62-4 toxic Fair harmful if Boric Acid H3BO3 10043-35-3 swallowed Indefinite violently water- Boron Bromide Diiodide BBrI2 14355-21-6 reactive Fair violently water- Boron Dibromoiodide BBr2I unavailable reactive Fair Boron Phosphide BP 20205-91-8 water-reactive Fair Boron Trichloride BCl3 13517-10-7 water-reactive; toxic Fair Bromine Fluoride BrF 13863-59-7 water-reactive Fair corrosive; irritating Bromine Water Br2 + H2O 7726-95-6 fumes; toxic Indefinite highly flammable;
Bromobenzene C6H5Br 108-86-1 toxic Indefinite Bromodiethylaluminum C4H10AlBr 760-19-0 water-reactive Fair Bromoform CHBr3 75-25-2 poison; lachrymator Good Appendix B – Restricted Chemicals Butanol highly flammable;
(n-Butyl Alcohol)
Butyric Acid CH3CH2CH2COOH 107-92-6 combustible; stench Indefinite agent; lachrymator water-reactive;
Calcium (100 g limit) Ca 7440-70-2 Good flammable solid Calcium Bromide CaBr2 7789-41-5 toxic Good strong oxidizer;
Calcium Hypochlorite Ca(ClO)2 7778-54-3 reactive; toxic Fair to poor Calcium Nitrate strong oxidizer; Fair to poor;
(CP)
Carbon Disulfide (Carbon Bisulfide)
(Ceric Sulfate)
Chlorine Fluoride ClF 7790-89-8 Fair water-reactive Chlorine Pentafluoride CIF5 13637-63-3 water-reactive Fair acutely toxic;
Chloroacetic Acid C2H3ClO2 79-11-8 corrosive Indefinite air- and water- reactive; corrosive;
Chloroacetyl Chloride C2H2Cl2O 79-04-9 poison; inhalation Good hazard Appendix B – Restricted Chemicals Limited; refer highly flammable;
Chlorobenzene C6H5Cl 108-90-7 inhalation hazard to expiration date on label Chlorodiisobutyl Aluminum water-reactive;
(Diisobutylaluminum C8H18AlCl 1779-25-5 highly flammable Fair Chloride)
Chromium (III) Sulfate (Chromic Sulfate)
Hexahydrate (Cobaltous Co(NO3)2·6H2O 10026-22-9 carcinogenic to deliquescent Nitrate)
(Cupric Bromide, CuBr2 7789-45-9 toxic; irritant deliquescent Anhydrous)
Cyclohexane CH2(CH2)4CH2 110-82-7 poison Indefinite probably Dichloromethane (Methylene Dichloride)
Diethyl Aluminum Chloride C4H10AlCl 96-10-6 highly flammable; Fair inhalation hazard Appendix B – Restricted Chemicals air- and water- Diethyl Zinc (DEZ) C4H10Zn 557-20-0 reactive; highly Fair flammable water-reactive;
Dimethyl Magnesium C2H6Mg 2999-74-8 spontaneously Fair flammable in air Diphenylmethane-4,4- Diisocyanate C15H10N2O2 101-68-8 Poison Poor Diphenylamine (C6H5)2NH 122-39-4 Poison Indefinite Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol) C2H5OH 64-17-5 highly flammable Indefinite highly flammable;
Ethyl Acetate CH3COOC2H5 141-78-6 toxic; may form Good explosive peroxides highly flammable;
Ethyl Methacrylate CH2CCH3COOC2 97-63-2 polymerizable Poor highly flammable;
Fehlings Solution B (Sodium Hydroxide;
Ferric Chloride, Anhydrous corrosive; inhalation (Iron (III) Chloride)
(Iron (III) Nitrate Fe(NO3)3·9H2O 7782-61-8 irritant; explosion Good Nonahydrate) hazard with heat strong oxidizer; air- Fluorine Monoxide (Oxygen Difluoride)
Formalin CH2O 50-00-0 carcinogenic to Indefinite humans flammable;
Formic Acid HCOOH 64-18-6 Poor corrosive highly flammable;
n-Heptane CH3(CH2)5CH3 142-82-5 toxic Good Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI)
n-Hexane CH3(CH2)4CH3 110-54-3 toxic Good acutely toxic;
Hydriodic Acid HI 10034-85-2 Fair corrosive acutely toxic; water- Hydrobromic Acid HBr 10035-10-6 Fair reactive; corrosive Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic toxic; severely HCl 7647-01-0 Good Acid) corrosive Appendix B – Restricted Chemicals readily decomposes with almost Hydrogen Peroxide (30% or less)
1-butanol or Isopentyl (CH3)2CHCH2CHOH 123-51-3 toxic Fair Alcohol)
Isobutyl Alcohol (CH3)2CHCH2OH 78-83-1 toxic Indefinite highly flammable;
Isopropyl Alcohol (CH3)2CHOH 67-63-0 toxic; may form Fair explosive peroxides highly flammable;
Kerosene UNDEFINED 8008-20-6 Indefinite toxic oxidizer; toxic;
Lithium Amide LiNH2 7782-89-0 dangerous fire and Fair explosion hazard Appendix B – Restricted Chemicals Lithium Bromide LiBr 7550-35-8 acutely toxic Good water-reactive;
Lithium Ferrosilicon Fe-Si·Li 70399-13-2 acutely toxic; highly Fair flammable water-and air- reactive; acutely Lithium Silicon Li·Si 68848-64-6 Fair toxic; strong reducing agent Lithium Sulfate Li2SO4·H2O 10102-25-7 toxic Indefinite flammable solid;
Magnesium (ribbon) Mg 7439-95-4 Indefinite water-reactive Magnesium Nitrate Mg(NO3)2·6H2O 13446-18-9 oxidizer; toxic Good Hexahydrate Manganese Carbonate MnCO3 598-62-9 toxic Good Manganese Dioxide (Manganese Black;
Manganese Oxide; MnO2 1313-13-9 toxic Indefinite Manganese Peroxide;
Manganese Superoxide)
Manganese (II) Nitrate strong oxidizer;
Hexahydrate (Manganous Mn(NO3)2·6H2O 10377-66-9 Indefinite toxic Nitrate Hexahydrate)
Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) CH3OH 67-56-1 toxic Good water-and air- Methyl Aluminum reactive; toxic;
Sesquibromide C3H9Al2Br3 12263-85-3 dangerous fire and Fair explosion hazard water-and air- Methyl Aluminum reactive; toxic;
Sesquichloride C3H9Al2Cl3 12542-85-7 dangerous fire and Fair explosion hazard Methyl Chloride highly flammable;
(Chloromethane)
Indefinite liquid nitrogen presents a low temperature hazards Limited; refer Octyl Alcohol (Octanol or Caprylic Alcohol)
CH3(CH2)6CH2OH 111-87-5 flammable; toxic to expiration date on label ortho-Dichlorobenzene (1, 2-Dichlorobenzene)
C6H4Cl2 95-50-1 flammable; toxic Fair to poor Oxalic Acid, Dihydrate H2C2O4·2H2O 6153-56-6 acutely toxic Indefinite (Ethanedioic Acid)
strong oxidizer; fire and explosion Oxygen O2 7782-44-7 hazard; Indefinite compressed gas cylinder hazards possibly para-Dichlorobenzene (1, 4-Dichlorobenzene C6H4Cl2 106-46-7 carcinogenic to Fair to poor humans; flammable Pentyl Alcohol (Amyl highly flammable;
Alcohol or Pentanol)
Polyvinyl Alcohol CH2CH(OH) 9002-89-5 combustible; toxic Indefinite possibly Potassium Bromate KBrO3 7758-01-2 carcinogenic to Indefinite humans chromium (VI)
Potassium Hydroxide KOH 1310-58-3 corrosive; toxic Fair (Potash Lye)
Potassium Iodate KIO3 7758-05-6 oxidizer; toxic Indefinite Potassium Nitrate KNO3 7757-79-1 strong oxidizer Good strong oxidizer;
Potassium Permanganate KMnO4 7722-64-7 explodes on sudden Indefinite heating strong oxidizer; Fair to poor;
Potassium Persulfate K2S2O8 7727-21-1 toxic deliquescent Appendix B – Restricted Chemicals pyrophoric;
Fair toxic; will displace oxygen, which may cause asphyxiation corrosive;
Propionic Acid C3H6O2 79-09-4 flammable; toxic Indefinite Propyl Alcohol (n-Propanol highly flammable;
or Propanol)
Azabenzene)
Silver Nitrate AgNO3 7761-88-8 corrosive; toxic Indefinite Silver Sulfate Ag2SO4 10294-26-5 toxic Indefinite strong reducing Sodium Bisulfite NaHSO3 7631-90-5 agent; corrosive; Fair to poor toxic chromium (VI)
Sodium Hydroxide (Lye) NaOH 1310-73-2 Good corrosive; toxic strong oxidizer;
Sodium Hypochlorite NaClO 7681-52-9 Poor corrosive; toxic strong oxidizer;
Sodium Iodate NaIO3 7681-55-2 toxic Fair to poor Sodium Iodide NaI 7681-82-5 toxic Fair to poor strong reducing Sodium Metabisulfite Na2S2O5 7681-57-4 agent; corrosive; Poor toxic strong oxidizer;
Sodium Nitrate NaNO3 7631-99-4 toxic Indefinite strong oxidizer;
Sodium Nitrite NaNO2 7632-00-0 poison Indefinite Sodium PhosphateTribasic Na3PO4·12H2O 10101-89-0 corrosive; toxic Fair Dodecahydrate water-reactive; in contact with water releases flammable Sodium Potassium Alloy K2Na 11135-81-2 gases which may Fair ignite spontaneously;
Sodium Sulfide Na2S·9H2O 1313-84-4 strong reducing Fair Nonahydrate agent; corrosive;
Dichloride)
Sulfur Pentafluoride S2F10 5714-22-7 poison Fair strong oxidizer;
Sulfuric Acid (<10%) H2SO4 7664-93-9 severely corrosive; Good water-reactive; toxic strong oxidizer;
Sulfuric Acid (>10%)
(2.5 L limit)
tert-Butyl Alcohol (t-Butanol or 1,1-Dimethyl Ethanol)
Toluene (Methyl Benzene) C7H8 108-88-3 toxic Good water-reactive;
Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) C9H6N2O2 584-84-9 acutely toxic Poor Trichloroethane-1,1,1 (Methyl Chloroform)
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane C8H18 540-84-1 toxic to expiration date on label air- and water- reactive; strong Tri-n-Butylaluminum C12H27Al 1116-70-7 reducing agent;
Trioctyl Aluminum (CH3(CH2)7)3Al 1070-00-4 acutely toxic; Poor flammable Appendix B – Restricted Chemicals Triphenyltetrazolium Chloride (Red Tetrazolium C19H15N4Cl 298-96-4 toxic Good or Vitastain)
Trisodium Phosphate (Sodium Phosphate)
Turpentine C10H16 8006-64-2 toxic Indefinite Toxic; air- and Vanadium Trichloride VCl3 7718-98-1 water-reactive; Fair corrosive Highly flammable;
Zinc (Powder) Zn 7440-66-6 pyrophoric; metal Indefinite dust may present a fire hazard and a health hazard shock sensitive;
Zinc Acetylide Fair water-reactive Zinc Nitrate Hexahydrate Zn(NO3)2·6H2O 10196-18-6 Strong oxidizer Indefinite (500 g limit)
Aluminum Chloride, Anhydrous (25 g limit)
Ammonium Dichromate compounds (100 g limit)
(3 - 1 g ampules limit)
(Chromic Oxide) Cr2O3 1308-38-9 corrosive Indefinite (20 g limit)
Collodion (a solution of pyroxylin in C25H33O13(N 9004-70-0 highly flammable Fair ether and alcohol) O3)7 (100 mL limit)
Diglyme combustible; oxidizes refer to (Diethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether)
limited; refer to expiration date on label flammable gas; burns with a pale blue, almost Hydrogen invisible flame; may (limited to lecture bottle of H2 13333-74-0 displace oxygen, which Indefinite 4 cu. ft. or less) could cause asphyxiation;
compressed gas cylinder hazards water-reactive; highly flammable solid; readily Lithium Li 7439-93-2 ignited by and reacts with Indefinite (20 g limit)
man y extinguishing agents water-reactive; flammable Magnesium (turnings)
Mg 7439-95-4 solid; strong reducing Indefinite (100 g limit)
agent highly flammable; vapors Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (4- may travel a considerable Methyl-2-Pentanone or CH3COCH2C 108-10-1 distance and ignite; may Fair to poor MIBK) H(CH) form explosive peroxides;
(250 mL limit) possibly carcinogenic to humans Pentane (100 mL limit) C5H12 109-66-0 highly flammable Indefinite Appendix B2 – Restricted Chemicals (Demonstration Use Only) water-reactive; flammable Phosphorus, Red solid; can change to white (Amorphous) P 7723-14-0 phosphorus if heated; Indefinite (50 g limit) strong reducing agent;
(1-container with 5 K 7440-09-7 flammable solid; ignites Poor demonstration-size pieces) when exposed to water or moisture; may ignite spontaneously in air;
Potassium Chlorate (100 g limit)
Sodium strong reducing agent;
(Hg Containing) UNDEFINED 68988-92-1 Indefinite acutely toxic (100 mL limit)
* The hazard information provided for the listed chemicals is not intended to address all safety concerns. Before attempting to work with any chemical, review and comply with information provided on the SDS. 1 Chemicals with an indefinite shelf life may be stored in the school for up to five years. Chemicals with a shelf life less than indefinite (limited, poor, fair, and good) may be stored in the school for up to one year unless the manufacturer indicates a lesser period of time in which the chemical shall be used. _________________________________________________________________________ Editor’s Notes History Entire rule eff. 04/14/2015.
Rules 6.7.4, 6.7.6, 6.12.3, Appendices B, B2 eff. 03/17/2018.