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An Introduction to Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS

An Introduction to Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS

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What is Material Safety Data Sheet? 



A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), or Product Safety Data Sheet (PSDS) is a formal written document that lists the information relevant to Health and Safety for the use of any kind of substance and material. 

It must be remembered that it is not a risk assessment but it is a source or method of communicating the hazards of the product and how to use them, by manufacturer to end user. The MSDS consists of the 16 sections and each section is bound to deliver the thorough information about the product.

Basically, the MSDS contains information like basic properties of the substance, physical and environmental hazards, 

Legal Requirements

By law a manufacturer is bound to prepare the MSDS of the product he is developed and supplying in the market. On the other hand, an employer introducing the material in the workplace is bound by law to review it, make preparations and emergency planning to counter any emergency situation when the substance is being used at the workplace. 

Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labelling of Chemicals is a globally accepted system about the structure of the Material Safety Data Sheet and what information should be covered in the sheet. 

In the MSDS of any chemical, the Section 12 to Section 15 ensures it is consistent with United Nation's Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labelling of Chemicals. 

The following are the 16 sections of the Material Safety Data Sheet;

Section 1: Identification

  1. Identification of the substance/ components – product name
  2. Recommended usage
  3. Contact details of the manufacturer, supplier, etc.
  4. Emergency contact details

Section 2: Hazards Identification

  1. Hazardous classification of the substance
  2. Label elements
  3. Hazard statement
  4. Pictogram(s) for identification
  5. Precautionary statement
  6. Other hazards

Section 3: Information on Components/Ingredients

Substances

  1. Chemical Name
  2. Commonly known names and other names
  3. Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS) and other unique identifier numbers
  4. Impurities and other stabilizing additives

Mixtures

  1. Chemicals name
  2. Names of the mixture and other common names of the mixture
  3. Exact concentration of each component

Section 4: First Aid Measures

  1. First aid measures description
  2. Symptoms or effects description
  3. Recommendations for immediate medical care and treatment

Section 5: Firefighting Measures

  1. Extinguishing Media
  2. Special hazards due to substance/ mixture
  3. Advice for firefighters

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

  1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
  2. Environmental precautions
  3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
  4. Reference to other sections

Section 7: Handling and Storage

  1. Safe handling precautions
  2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
  3. Specific end use(s)

Section 8: Exposure Control & Personal Protection

  1. Control Parameters
  2. Exposure Control

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

  1. Basic Chemical and Physical Properties
  2. Other Information

Section 10: Stability & Reactivity

  1. Reactivity
  2. Chemical stability
  3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
  4. Conditions to avoid
  5. Incompatible materials
  6. Hazardous decomposition products

Section 11: Toxicological Information

  1. Toxicological effects and relevant information

Section 12: Ecological Information

  1. Toxicity
  2. Persistence and degradability
  3. Bioaccumulative potential
  4. Mobility in soil
  5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
  6. Other adverse effects

Section 13: Disposal Consideration

  1. Waste Treatment Methods

Section 14: Transportation Information

  1. UN Number
  2. UN proper shipping name
  3. Transport Hazard
  4. Packing group
  5. Environmental Hazards
  6. Special Precautions for usage
  7. Bulk Transportation

Section 15: Regulatory Information

  1. HSE Regulations
  2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Section 16: Other Information

  1. Last Safety Data Sheet Revision Date

Terms

SDS: Safety Data Sheet
PSDS: Product Safety Data Sheet
MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic
vPvB: Very Persistent Very Bioaccumulative
HSE: Health, Safety, Environment
GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labelling of Chemicals
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Services

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