Typical laboratory substances
- Solvents (acetone, methanol, DCM, DMF, DMSO)
- Acids (HCl, H2SO4, HNO3)
- Bases (NaOH, KOH, NH3)
- Reagents (bromine, phenol, pyridine)
- Reducing/oxidizing agents (NaBH4, KMnO4)
- Research chemicals with sometimes unknown properties
Lab specifics in the operating instruction
Lab work requires standard protective equipment (coat, goggles, gloves), but additional PPE depending on the substance. Check PPE suitability against the activity and available substance information.
Fume hood, emergency shower, eye wash – this infrastructure must be referenced in the operating instruction. MeineGBU inserts standard references that you adapt to your location.
Resolve incomplete substance information with competent support. An AI draft does not replace missing safety data.
MeineGBU prepares an editable DOCX draft on the MeineGBU platform. The SDS is one information source; the actual activity, risk assessment and competent review determine the instruction approved for your workplace.
Frequently asked questions
What about unclassified research chemicals?
Resolve missing substance information with competent support before approving the activity, consulting the supplier where needed. An incomplete SDS does not allow a reliable protective measure to be inferred automatically.
What must an operating instruction contain?
Section 14 GefStoffV specifies substance and hazard information, protective measures, and responses to incidents and emergencies. TRGS 555 explains the structure, including work area and activity, first aid and disposal. The workplace risk assessment determines the specific content.
Is one operating instruction per substance group enough?
Group instructions may be suitable where hazards and protective measures are comparable. Check the risk assessment and TRGS 555 to determine whether a shared instruction covers the actual activities.