UM Chemical Information Database - Now Available
December 18, 2007 – 4:00 pmThe Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards require laboratory managers or designated responsible individuals to identify chemical materials that could be used for terrorism purposes. The UM Chemical Information Database (https://des.umd.edu/research/chem_start.cfm) must be completed by Jan 25, 2008 for all laboratories and laboratory support areas on campus.
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