Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Template Library
The following SOP templates can be used to create laboratory specific SOPs for individual hazardous chemicals, hazardous chemical groups, processes or procedures. Fill out each section of the SOP completely by adding appropriate information requested by the prompts or filling in the required fields, depending on the type of template selected. Additional information may be required beyond what is indicated. Consult the chemical manufacturer’s safety data sheet (SDS) for other important information that may need to be included on the SOP.
Each individual in the lab shall be trained on the SOP and sign and date it where indicated. SOPs are part of a lab’s written chemical hygiene plan (CHP) and shall be readily available.
STANDARD SOP TEMPLATE
METHOD BASED SOP TEMPLATE
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The following chemical specific SOP templates have been developed by WSU EH&S to aid lab personnel. Remember that these are only templates and they require each section to be customized with lab-specific information.
The following list is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of chemicals in use at WSU but rather a resource for lab personnel. More chemical specific SOP templates will be added as they are created. If you would like assistance developing an SOP, please contact EHS at 335-3041.
Chemical Groups/Hazard Categories
Acids, Organic
Acids, Inorganic
Acutely Toxic Materials
Bases, Strong
Carcinogens
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Solids
Halogenated Solvents
Peroxide Forming Organic Solvents
Pyrophorics
Reproductive Toxins
Water Reactives
A
Acetic Acid
Acetone
Acridine Orange
Acrylamide
Acrylic Acid
Agarose
Alcohols (Methanol, Ethanol, Propanol, etc.)
Aluminum Oxide
Ammonium Acetate
Ammonium Hydroxide
Ammonium Molybdate Tetrahydrate
Ammonium Nitrate
Ammonium Persulfate
Aniline
Anthrone
Aqua Regia
B
Barium Hydroxide
Benzene
Benzoic Acid
Boric Acid
Bromine
C
Cadmium Chloride
Calcium Hydroxide
Capsaicin
Carbon Monoxide
Cesium Hydroxide
Chloroform
Citric Acid
Cobalt(II) Chloride Hexahydrate
Cyclohexane
Cycloheximide
D
E
Ethanol, Methanol, Propanol
Ethidium Bromide
Ethyl Acetate
Ethylbenzene
Ethyl Ether
F
Formaldehyde
Formalin
Formamide
Formic Acid
G
H
n-Heptane
Hydrobromic Acid
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrofluoric Acid
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydroiodic Acid
I
Imidazole
Iron Sulfate Heptahydrate
Isoflurane
J
K
L
M
Magnesium Hydroxide
2-Mercaptoethanol
Mercury
Metaphosphoric Acid
2-Methyl-2-Butanol
Methylene Chloride SOP & WCPP
Methanol, Ethanol, Propanol
Methylamine
N
O
P
2-Propanol
Paraformaldehyde
Perchloric Acid
Phenol
Phosphoric Acid
Piranha Solution
Potassium Hydroxide
Potassium Metabisulfite
Potassium Permanganate
Propanol, Methanol, Ethanol
Propionic Acid (Propanoic Acid)
Pyridine
Q
R
S
Sodium Azide
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Cyanide
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
Sodium Flouride
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach)
Strontium Hydroxide
Sulfuric Acid
SYBR Safe DNA Gel Stain 10,000x Concentrate in DMSO
T
Toluene
Trichloroacetic Acid
Trypan Blue