Program: Potentially Explosive Chemicals

Members: Phil Kruse, Andrew Fletcher

Lead: Phil Kruse
Phone: (510) 643-6384
E-Mail: pkruse@berkeley.edu

Team: Hazardous Materials Management
Associate Director: Pat Goff

Description

Potentially Explosive Chemicals (PECs) include peroxidizable organic chemicals which oxidize, dry out or otherwise destabilize over time. Examples include isopropyl ether, sodium amide and picric acid. Old or mismanaged chemicals and can pose a serious threat to the health and safety of laboratory personnel, emergency responders, building occupants and chemical waste handlers.

Resources

Potentially Explosive Chemicals Guidelines