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Non–labeled Containers
If a container does not have a label, do not handle the
chemical until you know what it is and can take
necessary precautions in handling it.
Transferring Containers
If you move a hazardous chemical from its primary
container to a new one, use the chemical right away or
you will need to label the transfer container.
Damaged Labels
If any chemical label is torn damaged or missing it should
be replaced immediately.
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If a chemical label is not replaced you will not know
what you are working with. The only way you can
handle a chemical safely is to know what the
chemical is that you are working with.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Hazardous chemicals should come with an MSDS which
tells you how to handle and store the chemical safely.
Each MSDS may look different, but they should all
contain the same basic information. The following
sections show what information you can expect to find
when reading a MSDS.
Section 1: Material/Chemical Identification
The first section of the MSDS helps you identify the
chemical you are going to use. It lists the name of the
chemical and the chemical manufacturers name and
address. This section should also list an emergency
phone number.
Material Name
Manufacturers Name, Address, Emergency
Phone Number
Date Prepared/Updated/Revision
Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients
This section lists what is in the chemical that can harm
you. It also lists the concentration of the chemical to
which you can be safely exposed. This is often listed as
the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) or the Threshold
Limit Value (TLV). These safe exposure limits ar usually
figured for average exposures over a typical work shift.
Hazardous Components
Chemical Name/Material Name
Common Name
Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
NIOSH REL
Example of Health Hazards: Inhalation of chemical
fumes over a period of time. Exceeding the PEL.
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Section 3: Physical Data
This section describes the chemical appearance, odor
and characteristics. Percent volatile, for instance, is how
much of the chemical evaporates at room temperature.
Some chemicals have a low percent of volatility, but can
be harmful if inhaled. Respiratory protection or extra
ventilation may be needed.
Boiling Point
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density
Water Solubility
Specific Gravity
Appearance And Odor
Example of Health Hazards: Heating material to the
point of vaporizing metals to the gaseous form.
Example of Physical Hazard: Mixing of two substances
which give off heat.
Section 4: Fire and Explosion Data
In this section you can find at what temperature the
chemical ignites. This is called the flash point. If a
chemical is flammable, it ignites below 100 or above.
This section also lists extinguishing media (what will put
out fires safely), such as water spray, foam, or other type
of fire extinguisher.
Flash Point
Flammable Limits
Extinguishing Media
Fire fighting Procedures
Unusual Fire Hazards
Unusual Explosion Hazards
Example of Physical Hazards: A substance when on
fire reacts with water to cause an explosion.
Section 5: Health Hazards
This section lists symptoms of overexposure, such as
skin rash, burn, headache or dizziness. It also tells you
first aid and emergency procedures in case of
overexposure, such as flushing your exposed skin with
running water for 15 minutes. It may also list any medical
conditions that can be aggravated by exposure to the
chemical.
Route(s) of Entry
Health Hazard
Acute
Chronic
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure
Emergency & First Aid Procedures
Section 6: Reactivity Data
Here you'll find whether the chemical "reacts" with
material or conditions. "Incompatibility" lists the