Safer Products for Use in the Lab

This page shows some examples of products or chemicals that can be substituted for recognized hazards in the lab. Some specific products are shown in the links below, but other manufacturers and distributors supply similar or equivalent products. Alternative chemicals may still be hazardous, but with less toxic consequences. When evaluating potential substitutes, remember that an effective substitute is one that can reduce the potential for harmful effects and does not introduce new risks. If you have questions about evaluating potential substitutes, contact EH&S at [email protected].

Purchase prefilled specimen containers or consider these alternatives:

For academic substitutions, use nonhazardous chemicals in chemistry teaching laboratories. For example:

Consider the following substitutions for cleaning, sterilizing, and rinsing agents:

The products recommended below are suggestions but do not constitute an exhaustive list.

For assistance in selecting lab safety products, contact EH&S at [email protected] or 940-898-4001, option 3.

Page last updated 3:54 PM, August 15, 2023