HiPCO Handling

Carbon Nanotube Raw Product Exposure Control

When the CNT are confined in fully enclosed containers, standard laboratory hygiene is observed.

During raw product transfer, wear full protection: 

Lab coat, HEPA filtration respirator mask, chemical safety goggles or face shield, chemical gloves. Keep laboratory doors closed and locked during transfer. Promptly use HEPA vacuum cleaner to pick any stray material and/or use wet wipe methods for any CNT material settled on surfaces.  

For trace amounts of bound material to container surfaces, use wet wipe methods.

At present, the numerous studies indicate that CNT has the potential as a moderately hazardous material for respiration. The transfer process is short term, for free/unbound material, so we believe this corresponds to control band #2. Skin contact does not appear to be a route for uptake into the body, and standard laboratory hygiene practices should be adequate here.

See also the Carbon Nanotube specific page  for further information.

Created by MichaelGarner1448 points . Last Modification: Friday 08 of July, 2011 13:48:56 EDT by GoodNanoGuide526 points .

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