Metal waste pipes used for the disposal of laboratory solutions and reagents containing sodium azide (NaN3)
Welsh Government Estates and Facilities Alert 2016/003
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Welsh Government Estates and Facilities Alert
Abstract
Gives information on the issue of metal azide reaction products that form in metal waste pipes. Details the problem found and the action that should be taken.
History
Dated 4 July 2016. Valid to: 4 July 2022. Estates and Facilities Alert content is agreed between staff representatives from the four NHS administrations and issued throughout the United Kingdom. Endorsed by the Welsh Government as being relevant to NHS Wales. Issued by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.
Subjects
- Ducts/flues/pipes
- Pipes
- Building services
- Waste disposal/drainage
Publisher History
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership provide advice to the Welsh Government on strategic issues and support to the NHS on the delivery of their operational plans.
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