Who is this article for?

Users responsible for chemical management.

Standard role and PI module role are required.

When a container linked to a flagged chemical is added to a Principal Investigator's (PI’s) inventory, the system checks it against a Chemicals of Concern list, disables all container actions, and redirects the PI to complete the necessary documentation.

This article explains how to get approval to manage a chemical flagged this way.

1. Managing a chemical of concern

To manage a flagged chemical:

1. Go to Chemical Inventory.
2. Click Start in the compound row.
   This will temporarily disable all other container management functions.

The button will only appear if the compound requires a permit.

3. Click New Application.

4. Follow the pre-defined approval process.

Once the permit is approved, you will gain full access to manage the associated chemical.

Example

Academia - Require permits for high-toxicity research chemicals (e.g., cyanides) before graduate student access.

Manufacturing - Flag explosives or unstable reactives for specialized handling permits.

Construction - Require permits for high-VOC sealants or coatings exceeding environmental thresholds.

Industry - Apply permits to DHS “Chemicals of Interest” or materials with security restrictions.