Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
Yes
Ignition Source
(Spontaneous combustion)
Incident Date
Feb 07, 2014
Setting
Equipment
- Ventilation System
- Glove Box/Fume Hood
- Laboratory Equipment
- Glassware
- Safety Systems
- Fire-Extinguishing Equipment
- Heating Equipment
- Laboratory-scale oil bath
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Contributing Factors
Characteristics
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
The procedure for disposal of spent or partially spent AB has been modified so that it does not include the use of water. Instead, the AB is removed from containers and transferred for disposal by rinsing with mineral oil, silicone oil or other similar inert materials. It is then disposed of as a slurry.