Chemical Inventory
TCU utilizes an online chemical inventory system to streamline federal and state regulatory reporting, including requirements from agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the EPA (Tier II, Right to Know, etc.). This system also supports an agreement with local emergency response agencies, enabling them to access vital information about potential chemical hazards in emergencies.
Requirements for All Areas Using Chemicals
To ensure compliance and safety, chemical inventories must be maintained and updated
annually, or whenever there is a significant change. The responsibility lies with
individual departments, Principal Investigators (PIs), and designated personnel, ensuring
that accurate and up-to-date information is readily available.
Inventory requirements include:
- Chemical name (no abbreviations, acronyms, or structures)
- CAS#
- Physical state
- Location (building name, room, and location within)
- Inventory date
- Expiration date
Please refer to, and use, the Chemical Inventory Template provided within the Resources & Forms section. For any questions or additional guidance, please contact Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at safety@tcu.edu or 817-257-5395.
Resources and Forms
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Chemical Database
Chemical Inventory Template
Peroxide-Forming Chemicals List
Safety Guidelines for Peroxide-Forming Chemicals
What is EPCRA - US EPA
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) - CISA
Health and Safety Code Chapter 502, Hazard Communication Act