Purchase minimum practical quantities so that they are used within the manufacturer’s expiration date.
Always purchase inhibited PFCs unless your experiment will not tolerate the inhibitor.
Dispensed solvents from laboratory purification systems do not contain inhibitors and can readily form organic peroxides. Best practices for using these solvents include:
Do not dispense more than what will be used during the work period.
Dispose of all unused solvents after dispensing.
Maintain vigilance for crystal formation, precipitates, or residues.
Clean receiving containers thoroughly before re-use.
Storing PFCs
Designate a single storage location for all PFCs to avoid “forgetting one.” Follow the recommended guidelines for PFC storage.
Testing PFCs
Test on a regular basis, as recommended by the manufacturer or the testing for peroxides guidelines.
Never return decanted reagents to stock bottles.
Disposing of PFCs
Dispose of all PFCs by the manufacturer’s expiration date or as recommended in the PFC disposal guidelines.
Contact EH&S if your PFC tests at 100 ppm or greater.
