Protective equipment

NCMBM has protection equipment available for weighing of chemicals creating dust, and equipment for protection in case of severe spill. You will find protective equipment in the storage cupboard, next to the labcoat supply, in the E3 corridor (Saarela/Mathelier).

Important links

Mask information

  • General guide for masks (pdf)
  • Examples of specific masks:
    • Weighing mask for chemicals creating dust. It cannot be used for volatile chemicals.
Picture of an FFP2 mask (white with 2 blue elastics) on a green background
FFP2 mask. Photo: UiO
Picture of a white FFP3 mask with a red elastic band, on a green background
FFP3 for CMR and very fine dust like in SDS. Photo: UiO
  • Half-face mask and goggles for use of volatile chemicals. Depending on the chemical in use, mask 4255 (FFA2P3 RD) or mask 4279 (FFABEK1P3 RD) should be used, alongside safety glasses.
Picture of safety glasses and a balck and beige mask with beige elactic straps. They are on a green background
Safety glasses and representative mask - Photo: UiO

Glove information

  • General guide for gloves (xlsx)
  • Example of the 4H glove to be used in case of a chemical spill. A nitrile glove should be used on top of it to improve the grip when cleaning a chemical spill.
One single grey glove, pictured on a white background
4H glove - Photo: UiO

In the event of an important spill

If this occurs, an absorbant mat, such as the one pictured below should be used

Grey absorbing flat mat with a rubber cylindric shape on top. Picture taken on a beige background
Absorbant mat - Photo: UiO
Published May 25, 2016 4:09 PM - Last modified July 9, 2025 3:52 PM
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