What safety procedures should be followed when working with Streptozotocin?
Employees that work with Streptozotocin need to be trained on the hazards associated with it. Talk to your supervisor about obtaining this training. A properly functioning fume hood must be used when working with Streptozotocin. In addition, eye protection, a laboratory coat and disposable nitrile gloves must be worn. Wash hands after handling Streptozotocin or any other hazardous material. Additional information on safe work practices can be found in the University Chemical Hygiene Plan. The Chemical Hygiene Plan can be found at the Department of Environmental Health and Safety’s (EHS) website – http://www.ehs.umaryland.edu/osh/chemhyg.cfm In animal areas, employees need to be informed of the potential hazards associated with handling urine and fecal material from animals injected with this material. At a minimum, a sign listing that the animals have been exposed to Streptozotocin, that it is a potential carcinogen, and procedures and personal protective equipment for handling animal
