A complete "Hazards in the Arts" file is kept in the Art secretary's office. It includes the Chemical Hygiene Plan, list of chemicals found in the Art Department plus the material safety data sheets on each chemical used in the Department.

Printmaking Studio:

Students are informed of the hazard of various chemicals used in the Printmaking Studio. Students are informed of the chemical make-up and various hazards of inks and paints. Students are required to wear appropriate rubber or plastic gloves when handling various chemicals, inks and paints. All clean-up involving chemicals is done in an enclosed vented space. All work with acid is done in an enclosed vented space. An eyewash station is installed in the Printmaking Studio. All hazardous chemicals are stored in an appropriate metal cabinet. All hazardous materials are recycled in accordance with Lycoming College's recycling plan.

Painting Studio:

Students are informed of various chemicals used in the Painting Studio such as painting medium solvents and clean-up solvents. Students are informed of the chemical make-up of various oils such as cadmium, lead, zinc and their hazards. Students are encouraged to wear gloves when handling various substances. All clean-up is done in a regulated open space. An eyewash station is installed in the Painting Studio. All hazardous chemicals are stored in an appropriate metal cabinet. All chemicals are recycled through Lycoming College.

Figure Modeling-Sculpture:

Students are informed of the hazard of various compounds found in the Figure Modeling-Sculpture program. Students are required to wear dust and particle masks when working with plaster, clay/silica and chromates. Chromates are only used in open areas. Paint thinners and solvents are kept in a metal closet in the woodshop and used only with the ventilation system. An eyewash station is installed. There are no residues with the exception of acid, which is neutralized and then disposed of.

Photography Studio:

Students are informed of the dangers of chemicals used in the film developing and printing of photos. The instructor mixes all chemicals used by the students prior to class. A mask and rubber gloves are worn when the chemicals are mixed.

Because of the toxicity of the chemicals used to process color film, students are encouraged to wear masks. When developing black and white film, masks and gloves are available, but not required.

Chemicals used in color processing are neutralized after use. All other chemicals are disposed of through the sewer system. The Art Department will cooperate with any recycling program instituted by Lycoming College or film processor in Williamsport area.

All the chemicals are stored in appropriate containers. Ventilation and a sink is in place in all developing rooms.

List of hazardous materials used in the Fine Art Department.

March 16, 1994

(CAS Numbers given in paretheses.)

Lynn Estomin: Photography and Computer Graphics

Dextol Developer

Hydroquinone (123-31-9)

P-Methylaminophenol Sulfate (55-55-0)

Sodium Carbonate (5968-11-6)

Permawash

Ammonium Sulfite (10196-04-1)

Sodium Sulfite (7757-83-7)

Kodak Rapid Fix, Solution B

Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9)

Kodak Stop Indicator

Acetic Acid (64-19-7)

Kodak Sepia Toner A & B

Potassium Ferricyanide

(Anhydrous) (13746-66-2)

Kodak D-76 Developer

Hydroquinone (123-31-9)

P-Methylaminophenol Sulfate (55-55-0)

Unicolor Photo System

Potassium Sulfate (7732-18-5)

Diethylene Glycol (10117-38-1)

Potassium Carbonate (584-08-7)

Hydroquinone (123-31-9)

Sodium Bicarbonate (144-55-8)

Sodium Bisulfite (7681-57-4)

Kodak Rapid Fix, Solution A

Boric Acid (10043-35-3)

Acetic Acid (64-19-7)

Sodium Acetate (127-09-3)

Ammonium Thiosulfate (7783-18-8)

Roger Shipley: Drawing and Printmaking

Ethyl Cellulose Lacquer

Aliphatic Petro Distillate

Various colors of silk screen poster ink

Inorganic lead and Chromatics

Mineral Spirits

Aromatic Petroleum Distillate

Screen Wash - Xylene

Liquid Asphaltum

Xylene

n-Nonane

Trimethyl Benzenes

Naphthalene

Varntine (Lithotine)

Petroleum Napetha

Pine Oil

Mineral Spirits

STA Sharp Adhering Liquid

Heptane

Ethyl Acetate

Butyl Acetate

Isopropyl Alcohol

Oxidizing Offset Inks (various colors)

Petroleum Distillate (chrome and lead)

Jon Bogle: Figure Modeling-Sculpture

Turpentine (8006-64-2)

Acetone

Paint Thinners

Petroleum

Plaster and Clay/Silicic dust

Various glazes

Chromatics

Painting:

Linseed Oil (68699-95-6)

Ethyl Alcohol

Methanol

Petroleum Based Solvent

Turpentine

Cadmium Based Paints: yellows, oranges, reds