Material Safety Data Sheet

The Material Safety Data Sheet provides the important information on every chemical you use this year.

This information includes the safety procedures, the physical and chemical properties, and the dangers associated with the chemical.

Everyday products inside AND outside the home . . .Everyday products inside AND outside the home . . .

. . . have MSDS information . . . have MSDS information on the chemicals they on the chemicals they contain!contain!

http://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/index.htm

The purpose of this presentation is to examine the parts of the MSDS.

Effects of Overexposure

Emergency and First Aid Procedures

May be harmful by ingestion. May cause irritation. To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Specific data is not available. Exercise appropriate procedures to minimize potential hazards.

Section V Health Hazard Data

Ingestion: If swallowed, if conscious, give one or two glasses of water to drink. Call physician immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Skin: Flush with water, then wash with mild soap and water. Eyes: Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention. Inhalation as Mist: Remove to fresh air. If illness or discomfort develops, get medical attention.

Steps to be taken in case materials are released or spilled.

Section VII Spill and Leak Procedure

Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to Federal, State or Local laws. These disposal guidelines are intended for the disposal of catalog-size quantities only.

Dispose of in an approved incinerator or contract with a licensed chemical waste disposal agency

Waste Disposal Method

Absorb in vermiculite. Scoop up and place in a suitable container. Wash spill area with soap and water.

Section VI Reactivity Data

Incompatibility Strong Oxidizers

Stability

Stable X

Unstable

Conditions to Avoid: Protect from light, excessive temperature and heat.

Section VIII Special Protection InformationRespiration

Protection (Specify

Type)

Good ventilation should be sufficient.

Local Exhaust Not required Special NoVentilation

Mechanical Not required Other No

Protective Gloves Rubber Eye Protection Chemical Safety glasses

Other Protective

Equipment

Goggles, smock, apron, proper gloves, eye wash

station.

Section IX Special PrecautionsPrecautions to be Taken

in Handling & Shipping

Store in a cool, dry place and protect from

light. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Keep container tightly closed when not in use.

Other Precautions Read label on container before using. Do not wear

contact lenses when working with chemicals.

Remove and wash contaminated clothing.

This is the National Fire protection code. It shows the degree of hazard of the chemical.

Flammability

Health Hazard

Reactivity Hazard

Special Warnings

Emergency hazards are signaled ona numerical scale of 0 to 4:

0 = no hazard 1 = minor hazard 2 = moderate hazard 3 = severe hazard 4 = extreme hazard

What are the hazards associated with thischemical?

Doesn’t react towater

Be Safe!

Be Aware!