Chemical Hazards
AEROSET
®
Customer Training Guide Appendix-9
94858-103 — July 2003
To remove contamination from old drains suspected of azide
accumulation, the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and
Health recommends the following procedure:
1. Siphon liquid from the trap using a rubber or plastic hose.
2. Fill the trap with 10% sodium hydroxide solution.
3. Allow the solution to stand in the trap for 16 hours.
4. Flush the trap thoroughly with water.