How Do I Add A Mixture/Gas To My Inventory?

Submitted by aswann on Jul. 28, 2021
Answer: 

For a mixture of chemicals (e.g. a gas mixture), it is important to account for all hazards associated with the mixture. Two-substance mixtures are accounted for through the most hazardous component in the mixture.

  1. From the UC Chemicals homepage, select Add to Inventory, search for and begin adding the container information for the most hazardous chemical component (e.g. 5% Carbon monoxide in Nitrogen is added as Carbon monoxide).
  2. Between “Tags” and “Received Date” enter the numerical Concentration, Concentration Units, and Solvent for the mixture (eg. concentration = 5, units = % wt., solvent = Nitrogen). If the solvent for the mixture is not listed, simply type in the name of the solvent.
  3. Save the container information. Multi-component or mixtures generally require their own entry in the UC Chemicals library and safety data sheet (SDS) since the mixture may pose a new combination of hazards. Please refer to either Add a Chemical to Your Inventory or Add a Novel Compound video tutorials for more information.