Chemicals

NO user shall work with chemicals in the laboratory without another user present.

New Chemicals:

The following procedure is necessary if a new chemical, material or new process is to be added to the MNF inventory. Since September 2005, monthly help sessions have been scheduled (first Thursday of every month from 10:00-11:00am in 2246 EECS) at which MNF staff members are available to answer questions about the procedures to follow before ordering new chemicals.

Overview of Standard Procedure:

  1. User gathers/generates documentation and brings it to MNF staff member
  2. Documentation is reviewed - can take up to 5 days
  3. Process review meeting - 2 per week, 1st come 1st serve
  4. If approved
    • Staff signs order form (IOF)
    • MSDS is placed into Chemical Hygiene Plan
    • SOP is posted on website

Overview of Fastrack Procedure:

This procedure has been developed to reduce the time needed before ordering low-risk materials.

  1. User gathers/generates documentation and brings it to MNF staff member
    • MSDS
    • Chemical SOP template DOT
    • Fasttrack Form PDF signed by faculty to justify (i) need for Fastrack, (ii) low safety hazards, (iii) low contamination risks, (iv) storage available and (v) agreement to complete standard procedure in parallel
    • User should be ready to answer questions about chemical, its usage, safety, storage, controls, contamination
  2. Documentation is reviewed immediately
  3. If approved
    • Staff signs IOF
    • User completes standard review procedure in parallel
  4. When chemical is received
    • If standard review is complete chemical is taken to the lab and used

Detailed description of Standard Procedure:

Please plan your time for review process accordingly.

If a chemical is already listed in the SSEL inventory, but no SOP exists, the user requesting the chemical will need to generate one. If the chemical is used in the SSEL but is not listed, then the user will, again, need to generate the SOP.

  • The requester reviews downloads the proper templates, Chemical SOP template DOT or Equipment SOP template DOT and the Chemical/Process/Equipment SOP Checklist PDF from the web page.
    • The checklist must be filled out as sections are completed.
    • One checklist per SOP.
    • The checklist must be brought to the review meeting.
  • The requestor gathers all pertinent information: MSDS, technical data sheets, molecular and atomic structure, cross section data in a process flow diagram, how used in industry.
    • Take into consideration: How will the chemical, material or process be performed safely and without impacting the CMOS capability in the clean room.
      • If you do not provide proof of CMOS compatibility, we will assume it is incompatible.
    • Take into consideration: How will the chemical, material, or process affect the tools or facility.
  • Write a chemical SOP for the process in which to use the chemical. If a new piece of equipment is required, then an Equipment SOP will also be required.
  • The requester must speak to Phil Collica for storage capability in the main clean room and Terre Briggs for storage capability in the Chem room.
    • Ask if there is room to store new chemical or materials. You must tell them what type of storage is needed, i.e. acid, base, or solvent cabinet.
  • Check with a Process engineer for a preliminary quick review of your SOP to ensure format is correct.
  • Take the SOP and MSDS to OSEH (Lisa Stowe) for review.
  • While OSEH is reviewing the SOP, the requestor may make an appointment with the Process Engineer group for review of Chemical SOP.
    • The chemical SOP MUST is complete prior to the meeting.
    • All appointments must be made on Monday by 11am, see Cedric Whitney for appointment.
      • The next available opening at the Process engineer meeting will be given. There is at least a one (1) week review period.
    • Email Cedric Whitney your SOP, MSDS, Technical data sheets, molecular and anatomic structure, and information on how used in industry.
      • Cedric will then forward all information to the Process engineers and any tools owners who maybe needed for review.
      • A designated Process engineer will send out a general email to Professors about the chemical, material or process to be brought into the lab.
        • NO proprietary information will be included.
        • This email is to generate any concerns a Professor may have on any chemical or material impacting their research.
      • There is a five (5)-business day time frame for Process engineers and tool owners to review all information and receive feedback from Professors or Research groups.
        • No proprietary information would be seen by anyone except process engineers.
  • At your scheduled meeting time you will be required to:
    • Give a 5-minute presentation on how you plan to use the chemical, material or process.
      • Have at least one (1) hard copy of your presentation.
    • Bring the Chemical SOP checklist with you to the meeting.
    • There will be a question and answer segment with the Process engineers and any tool owners. At this time any concerns can be brought up.
    • A final approval of the chemical or process can be given OR you may be sent to away to gather more information needed for your process.
      • May need to price out if new tools would be required.
    • If you are late for the meeting or not prepared you will be required to make a new appointment.
  • After final approval
    • Give the MSDS to Phil Collica
    • Send the SOP by email to Steve Sostrom to place on the web page.

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