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Material Safety Data Sheets. Interpreting and Understanding Information on a MSDS. Requirements. • MSDS for hazardous chemicals must be in workplace • employees must be able to interpret MSDS information • MSDS may be in printed form or available electronically
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Material Safety Data Sheets Interpreting and Understanding Information on a MSDS
Requirements • MSDS for hazardous chemicals must be in workplace • employees must be able to interpret MSDS information • MSDS may be in printed form or available electronically • MSDS that is missing must be replaced within 30 days • hazardous chemicals may not be used if a MSDS is not available • MSDS shall be readily available for review by employees
What to look for? Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) On this portion of the MSDS you will find: Section I -Name (Common and IUPAC) – formula, NFPA Hazard rating, etc. Section II - Ingredients Section III - Physical Data – i.e. M.P., B.P., physical appearance, solubility, etc. Section IV - Fire and Explosion Data, flash point, whether a material is combustible and what type of fire fighting equipment is suitable to use in case of fire.
And these sections contain… Section V – Health Hazard Data such as how you’ll feel if you reach the allowable threshold limits of the chemical; what first aid procedures to use if overexposed, etc. Section VI – Reactivity Data, very important! What materials could cause a serious reaction if they come into contact with this chemical; conditions to avoid, such as sunlight and temperature; stability of the component, etc. Section VII – Spill or Leak Procedures – what steps to take in case of spill or leak Section VIII – Special Protection data – what kind of personal protective gear needed to handle chemical Section IX – Special Precautions Any other precautions such as storage and handling.
Silver Nitrate MSDS *HMIS (Hazardous Materials Industrial Standards)