Prohibited Hazardous Materials
The possession, manufacture, storage or use of hazardous materials in residence halls, FSILGs, and other areas where appropriate MIT Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) safety precautions are not in place is prohibited. Prohibited hazardous materials include, but are not limited to:
- hazardous chemicals
- biological materials
- radioactive substances, lasers (class 3b or class 4)
- ammunition
- explosives (including firecrackers and missiles)
- flammable materials
- mercury or mercury thermometers
- accelerants
- gas grills
- hibachis
- charcoal grills or lighter fluid
- gasoline
- flammable liquid (including aerosol spray paints)
- gas-powered equipment
- propane cooking equipment
Gas Cylinders
Students are prohibited from receiving, possessing, storing or using any gas cylinder (including, but not limited to, liquid nitrogen, helium, nitrous oxide) in any MIT residence hall. If a student attempts to purchase these materials without prior approval from EHS, the order will be cancelled and the cylinders confiscated. Students may be subject to severe disciplinary action as stated in the MIT Policies and Procedures
Propane
Due to safety concerns, the use of propane cooking equipment in residence halls, FSILGs, and other areas where appropriate EHS safety precautions are not in place is prohibited.
To read the Institute’s full policy on propane, pleasee see the Mind and Hand Book.