MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)

DEFINITION
It is a document that contains information
on the potential hazards (health, fire,
reactivity and environmental) and how to
work safely with the chemical product.
1. Substance Identification
Manufacturers information
Name and Contact Information
Address
24 hour emergency telephone number
Telephone number
Date prepared
2. Composition
Components including chemical
identity and common names.
Percent of chemical in the composition.
3. Hazard
Physical and chemical properties
Appearance and smell
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Hazard identification
 Routes of entry effect to skin, eyes
etc.
Medical conditions
4. First Aid
First aid procedures for eye contact,
skin contact, Ingestion and Inhalation.
5. Accident Release Measures
Personal precautions
Methods for containment
Method for cleaning up
Emergency and first aid procedures
6. Fire fighting
Flammable properties
Stability and conditions to avoid
Suitable extinguishing media
Special firefighting procedure
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling and use
Precautions to be taken when handling
and storing.
8. Exposure and Personal Protective
Equipment
Control steps
Respiratory protection (specify type)
Eye protection
Protective gloves
 Boots
Suitable material for personal
protective equipment