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Understanding an MSDS
Science, Grade 5
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Understanding
an
MSDS
A
Material
Safety
Data
Sheet
(MSDS)
contains
information
regarding
the
proper
procedures
for
handling,
storing
and
disposing
of
chemical
substances.
An
MSDS
must
accompany
every
chemical.
ANSI
Standardized
MSDS
Format
The
American
National
Standards
Institute
(ANSI)
MSDS
standard
requires
that
each
MSDS
consist
of
the
following
16
sections:
Product
and
Company
Identification
Section
1
provides
the
chemical
name,
synonyms,
CAS
number,
chemical
formula,
supplier
information,
along
with
an
emergency
phone
number.
Composition/Information
on
Ingredients
Section
2
identifies
the
OSHA
hazardous
ingredients,
including
other
key
ingredients
and
exposure
limits.
Hazards
Identification
Section
3
provides
an
emergency
overview,
along
with
potential
acute
and
chronic
hazards.
First
Aid
Measures
Section
4
provides
first
aid
measures
that
should
be
taken
in
case
of
exposure.
Fire
Fighting
Measures
Section
5
presents
potential
fire
and
explosion
hazards,
along
with
fire-fighting
measures
to
be
taken
in
the
event
of
a
fire.
Accidental
Release
Measures
Section
6
details
the
measures
to
be
taken
in
case
of
an
accidental
leak
or
spill.
Handling
and
Storage
Section
7
addresses
handling
and
storage
requirements.
Exposure
Controls/Personal
Protection
Section
8
outlines
the
OSHA
Permissible
Exposure
Limits
and
required
laboratory
safety
and
personal
protection
equipment.
Physical
and
Chemical
Properties
Section
9
gives
the
physical
and
chemical
properties
of
the
chemical
such
appearance,
odor,
solubility,
boiling
and
melting
points,
molecular
formula
and
weight
among
others.
Stability
and
Reactivity
Section
10
provides
information
on
the
stability
and
reactivity
of
the
chemical,
including
chemical
incompatibilities
and
conditions
to
avoid.
Toxicological
Information
Section
11
provides
toxicological
data,
including
any
known
reproductive
toxicity
effects
that
may
be
attributed
to
the
chemical.
Ecological
Information
Section
12
provides
information
on
the
environmental
fate
and
toxicity
of
the
chemical
to
the
environment.
Disposal
Considerations
Section
13
offers
suggested
methods
to
dispose
the
chemical.
However,
be
sure
that
local,
state
and
federal
regulations
are
followed.
Transport
Information
Section
14
gives
the
transportation
information
required
by
the
Department
of
Transportation.
Regulatory
Information
Section
15
outlines
the
required
regulatory
information,
along
with
the
hazard
codes
and
main
hazards
associated
with
the
chemical.
A
variety
of
country
and/or
state
specific
details
may
also
be
given.
Other
Information
Section
16
provides
additional
information
such
as
the
label
warnings,
disclaimers
and
references.
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Understanding
an
MSDS
A
________________________________________
(MSDS)
contains
information
regarding
the
proper
procedures
for
__________________,
__________________and
__________________
of
chemical
substances.
An
MSDS
must
accompany
every
chemical.
ANSI
Standardized
MSDS
Format
The
American
National
Standards
Institute
(ANSI)
MSDS
standard
requires
that
each
MSDS
consist
of
the
following
16
sections:
Product
and
Company
Identification
___________________________________________________________________________________
Composition/Information
on
Ingredients
___________________________________________________________________________________
Hazards
Identification
___________________________________________________________________________________
First
Aid
Measures
___________________________________________________________________________________
Fire
Fighting
Measures
___________________________________________________________________________________
Accidental
Release
Measures
___________________________________________________________________________________
Handling
and
Storage
___________________________________________________________________________________
Exposure
Controls/Personal
Protection
___________________________________________________________________________________
Physical
and
Chemical
Properties
___________________________________________________________________________________
Stability
and
Reactivity
___________________________________________________________________________________
Toxicological
Information
___________________________________________________________________________________
Ecological
Information
___________________________________________________________________________________
Disposal
Considerations
___________________________________________________________________________________
Transport
Information
___________________________________________________________________________________
Regulatory
Information
___________________________________________________________________________________
Other
Information
___________________________________________________________________________________
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