Operation
Disposal of dry powder nanowaste
Controls
- Appropriate PPE and procedures should be employed based on material and exposure Control Band
- Respiratory protection shall be utilized to prevent potential inhalation of nanomaterials
- Latex or nitrile clean room gloves
- Damp laboratory wipes shall be used to minimize particulate generation
- Laboratory wipes shall be disposed of in closed receptacles that are in a ventilated enclosure
- Contaminated gloves must be disposed of in the same closed receptacle
- Wastes containing dry powder nanomaterials will be managed under ventilation controls until they are properly packaged and sealed for disposition
- After the nanopowder waste is in a sealed container, the PPE should be employed to minimize dermal exposure when handling the containers.
Material Specific Controls