MATERIALSAFETY

DATA SHEET

Session ObjectivesSession Objectives

To get familiar with Material

Safety Data Sheets To know how to properly find

and use the MSDS

MSDS:MSDS:Material Safety Data SheetMaterial Safety Data Sheet

It requires for each chemical.

It requires to operators, officers and chemist review.

It must be accessible for everyone in the labs, shop floor, Stores, etc.

MSDS LocationMSDS Location

MSDS are required to be easily accessible MSDS are required to be easily accessible by you at all times. by you at all times.

Don’t necessarily have to be located in Don’t necessarily have to be located in each lab (although it is a good idea) each lab (although it is a good idea)

Ask your supervisor where they are Ask your supervisor where they are located in your area.located in your area.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETSHEET

Information on Material Safety Data Sheet is Information on Material Safety Data Sheet is organized in 16 Section as follows.organized in 16 Section as follows.

1.1. Material IdentityMaterial Identity

2.2. Composition / Information on IngredientComposition / Information on Ingredient

3.3. Physical & Chemical DataPhysical & Chemical Data

4.4. Fire and Explosion Hazard DataFire and Explosion Hazard Data

5.5. Stability and ReactivityStability and Reactivity

6.6. Health Hazard Data / Toxicological InformationHealth Hazard Data / Toxicological Information

7.7. First Aid MeasuresFirst Aid Measures

8.8. Fire Fighting MeasuresFire Fighting Measures

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETSHEET

9.9. Accidental Release MeasuresAccidental Release Measures

10.10. Handling & StorageHandling & Storage

11.11. Exposure Control and Personal ProtectionExposure Control and Personal Protection

12.12. Environmental / Ecological InformationEnvironmental / Ecological Information

13.13. Disposal ConsiderationDisposal Consideration

14.14. Transport InformationTransport Information

15.15. Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information

16.Manufacturer / Suppliers Data16.Manufacturer / Suppliers Data

The MSDS includes following The MSDS includes following detailsdetails

1.1. Material IdentityMaterial Identity

NameName SynonymsSynonyms FormulaFormula UN No.UN No. CAS No. ( Chemical Abstracts Service registry No.) - CAS No. ( Chemical Abstracts Service registry No.) -

Unique number assigned to a specific chemical by Unique number assigned to a specific chemical by the American Chemical Society and indexed in the American Chemical Society and indexed in Chemical Abstracts published by Chemical Abstracts Chemical Abstracts published by Chemical Abstracts Service in the US. These nos. are used widely for Service in the US. These nos. are used widely for accurate identification of materials and quick accurate identification of materials and quick retrieval of their chemical and Safety information. retrieval of their chemical and Safety information.

Chemical ClassificationChemical Classification

2.2. Composition / information on IngredientComposition / information on Ingredient

IngredientsIngredients

PercentagePercentage

3.3. Physical & Chemical DataPhysical & Chemical Data

AppearanceAppearance OdourOdour pHpH Boiling PointBoiling Point Melting PointMelting Point Physical StatePhysical State Vapour PressureVapour Pressure Vapour DensityVapour Density Specific GravitySpecific Gravity

4.4. Fire and Explosion DataFire and Explosion Data

Flash PointFlash Point - - T The lowest temperature at he lowest temperature at which the vapor above the liquid will which the vapor above the liquid will ignite if an ignition source is present. ignite if an ignition source is present.

Auto Ignition TemperatureAuto Ignition Temperature - - T The minimum he minimum temperature required to initiate or temperature required to initiate or cause self-sustained combustion which cause self-sustained combustion which is independent of a spark or flame is independent of a spark or flame source. source.

FlammabilityFlammability Lower/ Upper Explosive LimitLower/ Upper Explosive Limit

FlammabilityFlammability Limits of flammability-Limits of flammability---Each flammable gas and Each flammable gas and

liquid (in the form of a vapor) has two limits which liquid (in the form of a vapor) has two limits which define the range of concentrations in mixtures with air define the range of concentrations in mixtures with air that will propagate flame and explode.that will propagate flame and explode.

•• •• LEL or Lower Explosive limit-LEL or Lower Explosive limit---The percent by The percent by volume volume

concentration below which the mixture is too less to concentration below which the mixture is too less to burn.burn.

•• •• UEL or Upper Explosive limit-UEL or Upper Explosive limit-- - The percent by The percent by volume volume

concentration above which the mixture is too rich to concentration above which the mixture is too rich to burn.burn.

•• •• The flammable rangeThe flammable range consists of all the consists of all the concentrations between these two limits.concentrations between these two limits.

5.5. Stability and ReactivityStability and Reactivity

Chemical StabilityChemical Stability Chemical CompatibilityChemical Compatibility Hazardous Reaction ProductsHazardous Reaction Products ReactivityReactivity

6.6. Health Hazard Data / Toxicological InformationHealth Hazard Data / Toxicological Information Routes of entryRoutes of entry Effects of exposureEffects of exposure TLVTLV ( Threshold Limit ( Threshold Limit ValueValue) -) -The concentration of an The concentration of an

airborne substance to which an average person airborne substance to which an average person can be repeatedly exposed without adverse effects can be repeatedly exposed without adverse effects for 8 Hrs.. for 8 Hrs..

STELSTEL( Short Term Exposure Limit) – It ( Short Term Exposure Limit) – It is expressed as airborne is expressed as airborne concentration of substances average over a period of fifteen concentration of substances average over a period of fifteen minutes. Workers should not be exposed at the STEL minutes. Workers should not be exposed at the STEL concentration continuously for longer than fifteen minutes, concentration continuously for longer than fifteen minutes, or for more than four such periods per working day. One or for more than four such periods per working day. One hour gap must be there between two exposures.hour gap must be there between two exposures.

IDLH IDLH ( Immediately Danger to Life/ Health) - A( Immediately Danger to Life/ Health) - Air concentration at ir concentration at this level can cause death very quickly; can be caused by this level can cause death very quickly; can be caused by toxic chemicals, insufficient oxygen, or both.toxic chemicals, insufficient oxygen, or both.

Definition: LD50Definition: LD50

LDLD5050 (Lethal Dose (Lethal Dose5050)) is the is the

amount of a substance that, amount of a substance that, when administered by a defined when administered by a defined route of entry (e.g. oral or route of entry (e.g. oral or dermal) over a specified period dermal) over a specified period of time, is expected to cause the of time, is expected to cause the death of 50 per cent of a defined death of 50 per cent of a defined animal population. animal population.

Definition: LC50Definition: LC50

LCLC5050 (Lethal Concentration (Lethal Concentration5050)) is is

the amount of a substance in air the amount of a substance in air that, when given by inhalation that, when given by inhalation over a specified period of time, over a specified period of time, is expected to cause the death is expected to cause the death in 50 per cent of a defined in 50 per cent of a defined animal population. animal population.

7.7. First Aid MeasuresFirst Aid Measures

EyesEyes Skin exposureSkin exposure InhalationInhalation IngestionIngestion

8.8. Fire Fighting MeasuresFire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing MediaExtinguishing Media Special Fire Fighting ProceduresSpecial Fire Fighting Procedures

9.9. Accidental Release ProcedureAccidental Release Procedure

Spill or leak proceduresSpill or leak procedures

When a Spill StrikesWhen a Spill Strikes) ) Assess the riskAssess the risk

Minor Spill,Minor Spill, handled by handled by personnel within lab or personnel within lab or departmentdepartment.. Minor spills should Minor spills should be cleaned-up at the time of the be cleaned-up at the time of the spill.spill.

Major Spill,Major Spill, isolate area isolate area. . Major Major spills spills

may require special treatment, may require special treatment, equipment or emergency equipment or emergency assistance.assistance.

When a Spill StrikesWhen a Spill Strikes Select personal protective equipmentSelect personal protective equipment (PPE) (PPE) such as such as

rubber gloves and rubber gloves and gogglesgoggles.. Consult MSDS and other literature sourcesConsult MSDS and other literature sources Limit the spill area by blocking, diverting, or Limit the spill area by blocking, diverting, or

confining spillconfining spill Use absorbents, drain plugs, dikes.Use absorbents, drain plugs, dikes. Stop the Source if possible.Stop the Source if possible. Decontaminate site, personnel, & equipment by Decontaminate site, personnel, & equipment by

removing or neutralizing the hazardous materialsremoving or neutralizing the hazardous materials

10.10. Handling & StorageHandling & Storage

Minimum / Maximum storage temperatureMinimum / Maximum storage temperature HandlingHandling VentilationVentilation StorageStorage

11.11. Exposure Control and Personal Exposure Control and Personal ProtectionProtection

IngestionIngestion Eye ContactEye Contact Skin ContactSkin Contact Respiratory ProtectionRespiratory Protection Engineering ControlsEngineering Controls

12.12. Environmental / Ecological InformationEnvironmental / Ecological Information

Eco – acute toxicityEco – acute toxicity

Environmental fateEnvironmental fate

13.13. Disposal InformationDisposal Information

Provide guidance for disposal, incineration of Provide guidance for disposal, incineration of the material at facility that complies with local the material at facility that complies with local state and Federal regulationsstate and Federal regulations

14.14. Transport InformationTransport Information

Proper Shipping NameProper Shipping Name Hazard classHazard class UN No.UN No. Special InformationSpecial Information Packing groupPacking group

Hazard ClassificationsHazard Classifications

Class 1 – ExplosivesClass 1 – Explosives

Class 2 - GasesClass 2 - Gases

Hazard ClassificationsHazard Classifications Class 3 – Flammable Class 3 – Flammable

Liquids (and Liquids (and Combustible Liquids)Combustible Liquids)

Class 4 – Flammable Class 4 – Flammable Solids; Spontaneously Solids; Spontaneously Combustible Materials; Combustible Materials; Dangerous When Wet Dangerous When Wet MaterialsMaterials

Hazard ClassificationsHazard Classifications

Class 5 – Oxidizers and Class 5 – Oxidizers and Organic PeroxidesOrganic Peroxides

Class 6 – Toxic Class 6 – Toxic Materials and Materials and Infectious SubstancesInfectious Substances

Hazard ClassificationsHazard Classifications

Class 7 – Radioactive Class 7 – Radioactive MaterialsMaterials

Class 8 – Corrosive Class 8 – Corrosive MaterialsMaterials

Hazard ClassificationsHazard Classifications

Class 9 – Class 9 – Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Dangerous GoodsDangerous Goods

Packing GroupsPacking Groups

Packing GroupPacking Group Three categories of packagingThree categories of packaging The Packing Group (PG) is based on the The Packing Group (PG) is based on the

hazard(s) of the producthazard(s) of the product

LD 50 LD 50 ValueValue

Packing Group I - Great danger ( <= 5)Packing Group I - Great danger ( <= 5) Packing Group II - Moderate danger (<= 50)Packing Group II - Moderate danger (<= 50) Packing Group III - Mild danger (<=200)Packing Group III - Mild danger (<=200)

Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information

Risk PhrasesRisk Phrases R1: Explosive when dry R1: Explosive when dry R2: Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other R2: Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other

sources of ignition sources of ignition R3: Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or R3: Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or

other sources of ignition other sources of ignition R4: Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds R4: Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds R5: Heating may cause an explosion R5: Heating may cause an explosion R6: Explosive with or without contact with air R6: Explosive with or without contact with air R7: May cause fire R7: May cause fire R8: Contact with combustible material may cause fire R8: Contact with combustible material may cause fire R9: Explosive when mixed with combustible material R9: Explosive when mixed with combustible material R10: Flammable R10: Flammable R11: Highly flammable R11: Highly flammable R12: Extremely flammable R12: Extremely flammable R14: Reacts violently with water R14: Reacts violently with water

Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information

Safety PhrasesSafety Phrases S1 : Keep locked up S1 : Keep locked up S2 : Keep out of the reach of children S2 : Keep out of the reach of children S3: Keep in a cool place S3: Keep in a cool place S4: Keep away from living quarters S4: Keep away from living quarters S5: Keep contents under ... (S5: Keep contents under ... (appropriate liquid to be specified by the appropriate liquid to be specified by the

manufacturermanufacturer) ) S6: Keep under ... (S6: Keep under ... (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturerinert gas to be specified by the manufacturer) ) S7: Keep container tightly closed S7: Keep container tightly closed S8: Keep container dry S8: Keep container dry S9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place S9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place S12: Do not keep the container sealed S12: Do not keep the container sealed S13: Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs S13: Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs S14: Keep away from ... (S14: Keep away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the incompatible materials to be indicated by the

manufacturermanufacturer) ) S15: Keep away from heat S15: Keep away from heat S16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking S16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking S17: Keep away from combustible material S17: Keep away from combustible material S18: Handle and open container with care S18: Handle and open container with care S20: When using do not eat or drink S20: When using do not eat or drink

16.16. Additional InformationAdditional Information

Hazards ratingHazards rating Issue dateIssue date Revised dateRevised date Reference to other related information Reference to other related information Name of firmName of firm Mailing AddressMailing Address TelephoneTelephone Telephonic AddressTelephonic Address

Flammability Hazard

Health Health HazardHazard

ReactivityHazard

Special Special HazardHazard

NFPA Diamond

Hazard Rating4 Severe5 Serious6 Dangerous7 Minor0 Slight

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Hazard RatingHazard Rating

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