In many of the DI HUB’s facilities members may encounter hazardous materials or chemicals. If a material or chemical is considered hazardous, it will be identified with a standardized GHS safety label. Accompanying safety data sheets (SDS) are also available upon request. Any potentially hazardous materials or chemicals procured by members must be vetted by DI staff before they may be used within the DI HUB. Members are expected to provide SDS sheets for all non-approved materials so that they may be evaluated by DI staff. For approved hazardous materials or chemicals, the following safety procedures must be observed:

• Using aerosols or noxious chemicals – such as paints, lacquers, polyurethanes, oils, adhesives, or solvents that emit VOC – must be performed in the spray booth in the Paint/Glue Shop.
• All flammable materials must be stored in the fireproof cabinet in the Paint/Glue Shop.
• Never dispose of hazardous materials in the trash. Non-flammable hazardous materials – such as uncured resin, used solvents, light bulbs, ink, oil, batteries –should be bagged, labeled, and then placed in the red “HAZARDOUS WASTE” bin in the Paint/Glue Shop. Please include a SDS with all hazardous waste.

In case of hazardous material or chemical spills, please immediately clear the affected area and alert DI staff. The REACTOR maintains a spill kit that can accommodate up to 5 gallons of hazardous liquid.