Radioactive materials, controlled substances, pharmaceuticals, and the handling of biological and chemical materials are federally, state, and/or locally regulated. Below are examples of such materials. The use of hazardous materials in animal research may require completion of the EH&S Supplemental Approval Form. For additional information related to materials to be used in the proposed animal research, please contact the EH&S office or follow the links below. 

UNTREATED BIOLOGICALS

• Tissues
• Body Parts
• Carcasses
• Blood
• Body fluids
• Genetically modified organisms

CHEMICALS

• MS-222
• Bleach
• Alcohols
• Picric acid
• Nitrofurazone
• Stains
• Formalin
• Treated tissues
• Ethidum bromide
• Polyacrylamide gel
• Buffers
• Hydrochloric acid

RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

• X-ray imaging
• Bioassay / radioactive labeling

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES & PHARMACEUTICALS

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• Ketamine
• Xylazine
• Testosterone
• Sodium pentobarbital
• Propofol
• Halothane
• CO₂
• O₂
• Medetomidine
• Dexamethasone
• Isoflurane
• Epinephrine
• Atipamezole
• Atropine
• Sterile saline
• Heparin