MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEETS
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(MSDS)
Mr. Narendra Timalsina & Team
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Nepal Mediciti
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
SHEET
• Analogous to the manual of an
instrument/equipment.
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• well organized document that reveals the
properties of chemical including:
name, composition, hazards
first aid measures, fire fighting
measures,
information regarding the proper steps
to take with spills,
handling and storage, personal
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physical and chemical properties, and
OSHA Standard For MSDS
While the format for MSDS may vary but The standards for MSDS
specified by the Occupational Safety And Health Administration
(OSHA) is organized in 9 sections. These are as follows:
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◊ Section I : Supplier Information
◊ Section II : Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information
◊ Section III : Physical and Chemical Properties
◊ Section IV : Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
◊ Section V : Reactivity Data
◊ Section VI : Health Hazard Data
◊ Section VII : Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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◊ Section VIII : Control Measures
◊ Section IX : Shipping Information
READING THE MSDS
Identity The chemical name, trade name and
manufacturers name, address and emergency phone
number can be found here.
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Ingredients Includes: substance,
% content, Registration No. , Classifications
Hazards Identification Dangers for humans and the
environment such as: Most important hazards & Specific
hazards
First Aid gives instructions on what to do in case of eye
contact, skin contact or ingestion 5
READING THE MSDS
Fire Fighting: Suitable extinguishing media,
Unsuitable extinguishing media, Special hazards in
fire, Required special protective equipment for fire-
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fighters
Accidental Release Measures/Spill Clean-up:
Personal precautions, Environmental precautions,
Methods for cleaning
Handling and Storage Exposure Controls and
Personal Protection:Information on proper PPE to
use,how to store and temperature limits
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READING THE MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance, Odor,
pH, Boiling point, Melting point, Flashpoint, Explosive
properties, Vapor pressure, Relative density, Solubility .
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Stability and Reactivity Conditions to avoid, Materials
to avoid, Hazardous decomposition products
Toxicology Acute toxicity, Local effects. Excessive
exposure may affect human health as follows: Skin
contact, Eye contact, Inhalation/ingestion.
Ecological Information Lists any dangers to the
environment
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Disposal Lists any special disposal methods
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Transport Information lists codes indicating the
dangers and the type of transport which may be needed
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Regulations Lists any agency that may regulate this
product
Other Information Recommendations/restrictions,
Sources of key data used to compile Safety Data Sheet
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Are to be provided by Supplier’s with all
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deliveries
MUST be Accessible to EVERYONE in the
workplace
Must be current and updated
Must be made available to attending physician
in the event of exposure
“Always read MSDS before working with
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