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This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of urethane (CAS# 51-79-6). Urethane is an anesthetic commonly used alone or in combination with other drugs in university animal research facilities and individual laboratories.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of Tetrodotoxin. Tetrodotoxin is an extremely potent poison (toxin) found mainly in the liver and sex organs (gonads) of some fish, such as puffer fish, globefish, and toadfish (order Tetraodontiformes) and in some amphibian, octopus, and shellfish species. Human poisonings commonly occur when the flesh and/or organs of the fish are improperly prepared and eaten.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of Tamoxifen (CAS# 10540-29-1). Tamoxifen is a white, odorless, crystalline solid with a melting point of 140-144 degrees Celsius. It is an antineoplastic agent used to treat breast cancer and is used in campus laboratories and animal facilities for cancer research studies.

This document establishes a procedure for the safe handling and use of streptozotocin, commonly known as STZ (CAS# 18883-66-4), in the university Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) large animal facilities. STZ is a flammable solid and suspected of causing genetic defects and cancer. STZ is commonly used to induce diabetes in animals. It is a non-volatile solid and inhalation of dust should be prevented.

Describe proper handling and disposal procedures for Sodium Azide and Sodium Azide solutions. Sodium Azide is a colorless, odorless, crystalline solid that is readily soluble in water. It is used as a preservative of samples and stock solutions in laboratories.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of ethyl 3-aminobenzoate methanesulfonate (CAS# 886-86-2), commonly known as MS-222 or Tricaine methanesulfonate. Pharmaceutical grade MS-222 is also available (e.g., Finquel® and Tricaine-S®).

Isoflurane is a halogenated anesthetic gas commonly used in University animal research facilities and individual laboratories. This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of 1-chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether (CAS# 26675-46-7), commonly known as isoflurane or Forane®.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of hydrofluoric acid (CAS# 7664‐39‐3), also known as HF.

Formaldehyde is a colorless, highly toxic, and flammable gas at room temperature. It is a strong smelling chemical which is commonly used in research and medical laboratories as an aqueous solution. This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of formaldehyde, formalin, and paraformaldehyde solutions used in perfusions.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and disposal of Ethidium Bromide (CAS# 1239-45-8, commonly abbreviated EtBr). Ethidium bromide is frequently used in molecular biology laboratories as a nucleic acid stain due to its ability to intercalate DNA and its fluorescent properties when exposed to ultraviolet light.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene, commonly known as DMBA (CAS# 57-97-6) in university Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM; formerly the Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM)) facilities. DMBA is a highly potent carcinogen that causes cancer and heritable genetic damage and is used to induce cancer in animal models.

Chloroform (CAS 67-66-3) is commonly used in laboratories during DNA purification procedures in biology and biochemistry and also as a solvent in organic synthesis. Chloroform is a clear, colorless, nonflammable, volatile liquid with a pleasant sweet odor. This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of chloroform.

To ensure the safe handling and use of antibiotics in DCM facilities and research labs. The policy addresses risks associated with common antibiotics—some of which are known or suspected reproductive toxins—and requires all research staff and DCM employees to follow specified safety procedures. Pregnant individuals are advised to consult their physician before handling these agents.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of common analgesics in University Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) facilities and research laboratories. Common analgesic agents include carprofen, meloxicam, and buprenorphine. Based on the risk associated with the use of common analgesic agents, the safety procedures outlined below are required by all research staff and DCM employees when working with these common analgesic agents in DCM facilities.

This document establishes procedures for the safe handling and use of common anesthetics in University Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) facilities and research laboratories. Common injectable anesthetics agents include ketamine, xylazine, 2,2,2-tribromoethanol. Based on the risk associated with the use of common anesthetic agents the safety procedures outlined below are required by all research staff and DCM employees when working with these common anesthetic agents in DCM facilities.