Pesticides, Insecticides, & Herbicides EH&S Approval Required Prior To Use

Due to personal and public exposure concerns related to the use of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, and similar products, these materials require prior approval by the EH&S department.

Potential users of these products must submit the appropriate forms:

            Request EHS Approval to Purchase Restricted Chemicals or Equipment

to EH&S for approval at least 72 hours prior to use.

In the case of these materials, the product's instructions for use are required in addition to the SDSs.

Generally speaking, the following will not be approved:

• Indoor foggers

• Sprayed products that have a level 3 or 4 inhalation hazard

• Products that have a level 3 or 4 skin or respiratory sensitization hazard

Sealed baits will usually be approved.

Special care must be taken to ensure that indoor and outdoor products are used only in the appropriate environment.

For more information contact the EH&S department at: sfehs@sfsu.edu or 415-338-2595