Hazardous Materials Operations (HazOps) inventories all hazardous and non-hazardous chemical reagents at UMass Lowell so that there is an accurate accounting of what materials are on campus, in case of an emergency.

Our operation delivers hazardous materials to appropriate labs across campus.

All chemical products and chemical-containing materials should be routed through HazOps for receipt and inventory review. This includes: 

  • Hazardous chemicals 
  • Non-hazardous chemicals 
  • Chemical standards and reagents
  • Chemical mixtures and solutions 
  • Chemical kits and testing kits containing chemicals 
  • Research and laboratory chemicals 
  • Samples received from external organizations

HazOps will determine the appropriate inventory, labeling, and tracking requirements based on the material's hazards, quantity, intended use, storage duration, and regulatory considerations. On a case-by-case basis, HazOps may exempt chemicals intended for immediate or short-term use from the barcoding process when individual container tracking would not provide meaningful inventory or emergency response value. For the purposes of this program, short-term use generally refers to materials expected to be consumed within one week of receipt.

Compressed gas cylinders are exempt and shall be shipped directly to the lab. They must be purchased by an approved vendor in the campus procurement system BuyWays using the correct cylinder commodity code on checkout.

Can't Find a Package?

If you are looking for a package, email: HazOps@uml.edu with either the PO number of the shipment, the tracking number or both.

Ordering a Hazardous Materials Package

When ordering, all hazardous materials packages must be addressed to the proper address listed below. It is the responsibility of the principal investigator or facilities person ordering to ensure all hazardous material is received by UMass Lowell at the HazOps stockroom.

Address:
Hazardous Materials Stockroom,
Attn: [Name],
201 Riverside St.
Lowell, MA 01854

Materials destined for M2D2 at 110 Canal Street should be addressed to:

Address:
UMass Lowell M2D2,
Attention: [Company Name],
110 Canal St.
Lowell, MA 01854

Shipping a Hazardous Materials Package

HazOps ships packages every Tuesday. Before shipping, please note:

  • Packages can’t exceed 20 pounds
  • All packages need to be packed in a cardboard box prior to drop off
  • If the package is cold, it must be in a Styrofoam box inside of a cardboard box
  • All packages need to be dropped off to the Hazardous Materials Operations office at Olney Hall room LG1C before noon on the day of shipping.

Prior to requesting Hazardous Shipping, fill out the appropriate form: