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Chemical Storage and Handling Version #: 2.2 Date Revised: 09/28/2023 Page 1 of 4 Purpose To ensure that all chemicals brought into the Corto facility are properly evaluated. The Safety Coordinator must approve all chemicals before bringing them onsite. This policy applies to all departments and contractors. Definitions Chemical – detergents, sanitizers, lubricants, paints, etc. Requestor – Person requesting approval or removal of a chemical. Policy General • Facility chemicals must be suitable for use in a food processing environment. • If strong scented products are used proper ventilation must be available. • Labeling and/or identification must be present on all containers. • When repurposing chemical containers e.g., bulk pails, drums, totes, or any container. You must thoroughly clean and properly label the container • Facility chemicals are stored on containment pallets or in chemical cabinets in designated areas (CIP skid, used oil storage), and can only be accessed by authorized personnel via a combination lock code. • All areas must be kept clean and free of obstructions to be accessible in case of emergency. • All food grade lubricants must be stored separate from non-food grade lubricants. • Pesticides and herbicides are prohibited to be used; treatments must be performed by contracted companies only. • Facility chemicals must be allergen free e.g., dairy tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, peanuts, and eggs. Approval and Removal of Chemicals • No amount of chemical may be brought onto the premises without first following the Procedure for Incoming Chemicals (below). This includes small quantities reserved for “tests” or “sampling”. Only a minimum amount of the chemical will be considered for procurement during the test phase. • Approved chemical list has been generated from the recent Physical Chemical Inventory. These are the only chemicals allowed to be on the premises. Any department wishing to add chemical(s) to the list must follow the procedures outlined in this program. • All Departments must follow this Policy. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. • Chemical requested for approval with be resolved within 24 hours. • SDS s are stored digitally on the company J Drive and physically at the guard shack. • The Safety coordinator performs annual audits on SDS files to ensure they are complete and accurate. • Only management may request the purchase or removal of chemicals. • The Safety Coordinator must be advised if chemicals exceed the following quantities. o 500 lbs. of solids o 55 gallons of liquid o 200 cubic feet of gas