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Appendix D - Standard Operating Procedure Examples

Appendix D - Standard Operating Procedure Examples

The following are Cornell SOP examples:

  • Acetic anhydride
  • Aliphatic hydrocarbons
  • Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
  • Ether, Diethyl ether
  • Halogenated  solvents
  • Heavy metal salts
  • Low molecular weight organic acids
  • Pesticides
  • Phenol Template (docx)

The following links are examples of SOPs from other university websites:

Disclaimer: EHS has not verified the accuracy of the information contained within these links and SOPs.  It is the responsibility of the laboratory personnel to ensure the accuracy of these non-Cornell SOPs.  These links are being provided only as examples and each lab should write an SOP that is specific to their processes and procedures.
  • A list of SOP examples and resources on the web from the University of Maryland  
  • The SOP library (with numerous examples) from the University of California - Irvine  
  • The Michigan State University SOP webpage (with a number of examples)  
  • An example of a chemical list SOP (generic – not lab specific) – University of Pennsylvania