MSDS (material safety data sheet) is the chemical safety manual, which can also be translated into chemical safety technical manual or chemical safety data sheet. It is a document for chemical manufacturers and importers to clarify the physical and chemical characteristics of chemicals (such as pH value, flash point, flammability, reactivity, etc.) and possible hazards to users' health (such as carcinogenicity, teratogenicity, etc.). In European countries, MSDS is also called safety data sheet (SDS). The international organization for Standardization (ISO) 11014 uses SDS terminology, while the United States, Canada, Australia and many Asian countries use MSDS terminology.
MSDS requirements
1. Material and enterprise identification
Chemical name - the usual IUPAC or CAS name is given. Other common names and trade names can also be given, as required by CAS registration number - OSHA, but most national laws require date - required date literature or new update date.
2. Material composition and composition information
Composition of the mixture - includes more than 1% of all hazardous substances and more than 0.1% of all carcinogens. OSHA pel - items on the OSHA list with either a time weighted average limit of 8 hours per day or a high concentration exposure limit. In ppm or mg / m3. ACGIH TLV - large exposure limits, recommended by the U.S. government industrial hygiene conference.
3. Hazard identification
Health effects - adverse effects on target organs or systems, acute and chronic effects of overexposure to carcinogenic materials and test results.
4. First aid measures
Exposure - inhalation, ingestion, eye contact, skin contact treatment.
5. Fire fighting measures.
Fire and explosion data - usually include: flash point - temperature, at which chemical vapor can be ignited, automatic ignition temperature - temperature, flammability limit of spontaneous combustion of chemicals in the air - above and below the concentration in the air, it can not burn the recommended fire extinguishing materials, which is not a common fire and explosion hazard, Basic instructions to address fire situations may include NFPA diamond markings.
6. Accidental release measures
Procedures for cleaning up small and large spills specific provisions for chemical spills around cites.
7. Operation and storage
Provide safe storage of relevant materials and safe use of relevant materials.
8. Exposure control / personal protection
Types of protective equipment, including gloves, clothing, eye protection, respiratory protection, if a hood, glove box or additional ventilation is necessary. Management controls such as preplacement and regular medical examinations will indicate the type of shower and eye wash facilities.
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9. Physical and chemical properties
Such chemical information is generally included as boiling point, melting point, vapor pressure, specific gravity, solubility in water, and evaporation rate, and physical properties such as physical state, appearance and odor.
10. Stability / reaction
Indicates stable substances, what causes instability and incompatibility. If dangerous decomposition products are possible, conditions can also be included.
11. Toxicological information
Includes one or more of the following actions:
LC50 (median lethal concentration 50) - gas or microgram of dust or smoke material per liter of air, the test results of concentration dose expressed in ppm, 50% of dead animals are exposed to one exposure management, and the information contained may have an impact on the reproductive system.
12. Ecological information: materials that can be used to provide information on the impact can have on plants and animals and provide relevant materials on the fate of the environment.
13. Disposal precautions: appropriate waste treatment methods
14. Transportation information: provide basic transportation requirements - Transportation name and classification, packaging requirements and quantity restrictions
15. Regulatory information: EPA and OSHA regulations related to CITES
16. Other information
