MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Shreya Sahajpal

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document that contains information

on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and

how to work safely with the chemical product.

It also contains information on the use, storage, handling and emergency

procedures all related to the hazards of the material.

MSDSs are prepared by the supplier or manufacturer of the material.

It is intended to tell what the hazards of the product are, how to use the

product safely, what to expect if the recommendations are not followed,

what to do if accidents occur, how to recognize symptoms of overexposure,

and what to do if such incidents occur.

What does MSDS contain?

Identification of the product

Product Name: Commercial or marketing name

Synonym: Approved chemical name and/or synonyms

Chemical Family: Group of chemicals with related physical and

chemical properties

Formula: Chemical formula, if applicable; i.e., the conventional

scientific definition for a material

CAS Number: Number assigned to chemicals or materials by the

Chemical Abstracts Service. The number is unique to each

chemical

Name, address and phone number of the manufacturer

Date MSDS was writtenNational Fire Protection

Association ratingStorage Color Code

Composition/ information on ingredients

Describes the percent composition of the substance, listing chemicals present in the mixture

If it was tested as a mixture, lists chemicals which contribute to its hazardous nature

Ingredients making up more than 1% and all carcinogens

Permissible exposure limit (PEL) Threshold limit value (TLV) Time-Weighted Average (TWA) Ceiling

Hazards identified

Hazards identified by the manufacturer/supplier

Irritating to eye and skin Large amounts could be hazardous to aquatic

environment

First aid measures

Describes first aid procedures to be taken in the event

of an exposure

Caution needs to be exercised so that those applying

first aid do not become exposed to the material for

which they are attempting treatment

Contains information regarding the recommended extinguishing media

to be used in the event of a fire involving the material

It may also provide information regarding unusual fire and explosion

hazards associated with the material Auto-ignition Temperature Flashpoint Extinguishing Media Fire-fighting Procedures Fire or Explosion Hazards Lower Explosive Limit Upper Explosive Limit

FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Spillage or accidental release

Outlines general procedures, precautions and methods for

cleanup of spills.

Clean-up procedures for spills and leaks of hazardous materials

are covered.Safe Handling & Storage & Waste Disposal Data

Contains guidelines for safe handling & storage during

transportation or other operations.

Contains guidelines for the disposal of the product or product

container if it becomes a waste.

Includes information regarding the stability of the

material and any special storage or use considerations Stability Incompatibility Polymerization

REACTIVITY DATA

Defines the medical signs and symptoms that may be encountered with normal exposure or overexposure to the material or its components

Information on the toxicity/carcinogenic effect and other details Acute Effect Chronic Effect Corrosive (Damage skin tissue) Irritation Allergic reaction Carcinogen LD50 (lethal dose 50) LC50 (lethal concentration 50) LDLO (Lethal Dose Low) LCLO (Lethal Concentration Low)

TOXICOLOGY & HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Based upon LD50, LC50, LDLO, LCLO and TDLO, an estimate of the potential effects on human health is obtained.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Includes general information about appropriate

personal protective equipment for handling this

material

Eye protection

Skin protection

Respiratory protection

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance pH Flash point Density Boiling & Melting Point Vapor Pressure Solubility in Water Decomposition Temperature % Volatile by Volume Viscosity

Ecological information

Adverse effect on environment Adverse effect on flora/fauna How environmentally friendly is it?