1. Material Safety Data Sheets
M S D S
Material Safety Data Sheets

2. Material Safety Data Sheets
M S D S
Material Safety Data Sheets
Provided by manufacturers to ensure the safe handling and disposal of all chemicals

3. Product and Company Identification
Section 1
Product and Company Identification
Company and product name
Emergency telephone numbers
Product Use

4. Hazards Identification
Section 2
Hazards Identification
NFPA Diamond
HMIS Safety Rating

5. Information on Ingredients
Section 3
Composition
and
Information on Ingredients
What is it made of?
What is the percentage of each ingredient?

6. Section 4 First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Swallowing
Inhalation

7. Fire Fighting Measures
Section 5
Fire Fighting Measures
What type of Fire extinguisher should be used?
A B C

8. Accidental Release Measures
Section 6
Accidental Release Measures
Precautions for clean up.
Best way to clean up

9. Section 7 Handling and Storage How should the material be transported?
How should the material be stored?

10. Section 8 Exposure Controls And Personal Protection Exposure Limits
Ventilation
Eye Protection
Skin Protection

11. Physical and Chemical Properties
Section 9
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and odor
Boiling Point / Freezing Point
pH (acid or Base)

12. Stability and Reactivity
Section 10
Stability and Reactivity
Stability = How long
Materials to avoid

13. Toxicological Information
Section 11
Toxicological Information
Tests are performed on
rats and rabbits
to measure toxicity.
How does the material affect the eyes, skin and fertility.

14. Ecological Information
Section 12
Ecological Information
Does the material biodegrade?
Is it safe for the environment according to EPA standards?

15. Section 13 Disposal How should the material be disposed?
Follow all federal, state, and local laws.

16. Transportation Information
Section 14
Transportation Information
US Department of Transportation
UN Codes = = Gasoline

17. Regulatory Information
Section 15
Regulatory Information
Is the material regulated by the federal government?
Clean Air Act Or
Toxic Substances Control Act

18. Manufacturers stock numbers and retail information.
Section 16
Other Information
Manufacturers stock numbers and retail information.