(MSDS)—A written summary of important safety and health information about a chemical or substance. Manufacturers must supply the MSDS for each hazardous agent purchased. Employers must make the MSDS available to employees for each hazardous agent used.
These data sheets contain specific information on toxicity, first aid, personal protection equipment, storage and handling precautions, spill and leak cleanup and disposal practices, transportation, physical data, and reactivity data. MSDS's are available from manufacturers as well as certified applicators.
Information sheets (required by OSHA) containing data on a chemical’s physical properties, health hazards, toxic effects, fire hazards, etc.
A document describing the properties and hazards of a substance including its identity, uses, ingredients, health hazards, precautions for use and relevant first aid and emergency procedures.
Information provided by vendors concerning a chemical's toxicity, health hazards, physical properties, fire, and reactivity data including storage, spill and handling precautions.
Hazard and toxicological information required by OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) to be provided by the manufacturer or distributor for all potentially hazardous substances. It must be made available to employees.
Document produced by the manufacturer that provides a variety of information about a product, such as its flash point, ingredients, and precautions for safe handling and use. All hazardous chemical manufacturers and distributors are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to provide MSDSs.
A standard formatted information sheet, prepared by a material manufacturer, describing the potential hazards, physical properties, and procedures for safe use of a material.
A document which provides pertinent information and a profile of a particular hazardous substance or mixture. An MSDS is normally developed by the manufacturer or formulator of the hazardous substance or mixture. The MSDS is required to be made available to employees and operators whenever there is the likelihood of the hazardous substance or mixture being introduced into the workplace. Some manufacturers are preparing MSDSs for products that are not considered to be hazardous to show the product or substance is not hazardous. OR MOLAR A molar solution consists of one gram molecular weight of a compound dissolved in enough water to make one liter of solution. A gram molecular weight is the molecular weight of a compound in grams. For example, the molecular weight of sulfuric acid ( SO) is 98. A one M solution of sulfuric acid would consist of 98 grams of SO dissolved in enough distilled water to make one liter of solution.
A document that explains how to properly handle substances such as chemical solvents; it includes information such as physical data, toxicity, health effects, first aid, storage, disposal, and spill procedures.
Written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical that includes information on the chemical's identity; physical and chemical characteristics; physical and health hazards; primary routes of entry; exposure limits; whether the chemical is a carcinogen; precautions for safe handling and use; control measures; emergency and first aid procedures; the date of preparation of the MSDS or the last change to it; and the name, address, and telephone number of the manufacturer, importer, or emplo
a form containing information on a chemical. Employers must have an MSDS available to workers for each hazardous chemical used in the workplace under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard ( 29 CFR 1910.1200).
Descriptive documentation which accompanies chemical shipments. The MSDS concisely provides data to serve as a basis for written hazard communication programs. The thrust of the MSDS program is to have those who make, distribute, and use hazardous materials responsible for effective communication.
a written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical that contains the information set forth in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
In relation to a chemical or to a product or substance containing a chemical, a document that is prepared in accordance with the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra, 1994.
Issued by manufacturer of chemical substances that sets out hazards likely to be encountered by those who come into contact with substance.
A form listing the properties of a particular substance, proper handling and disposal, and their health effects. Every manufacturer in Australia must have an MSDS for every substance they produce.
Information supplied by coating manufacturers listing all hazardous ingredients, physical and health hazards, first-aid procedures, and protective equipment.
an informational bulletin prepared by a manufacturer that identifies the chemical or trade name of the hazardous ingredients, the potential hazards associated with these chemicals, emergency first aid procedures associated with the overexposure to the chemicals, precautions for safe handling of the chemicals and procedures for cleanup and proper disposal of any material that has been spilled. An MSDS contains this information:-Control measures Identity-Emergency telephone numbers Physical and chemical-Fire and explosion hazard data characteristics -Hazardous ingredients Precautions -Reactivity (if mixed) Health hazard data
Printed material concerning a hazardous chemical, or Extremely Hazardous Substance, including its physical properties, hazards to personnel, fire and explosion potential, safe handling recommendations, health effects, fire fighting techniques, reactivity, and proper disposal. Originally established for employee safety by OSHA.
Information sheet that lists any hazardous substance that comprises one percent or more of the product's total volume. Also lists procedures to follow in the event of fire, explosion, leak or exposure to hazardous substance by inhalation, ingestion or contact with skin or eyes. Coatings manufacturers are required to provide retailers with an MSDS for every product they sell to the retailer. Sales clerks should make MSDSs available to retail customers.
Chemical information sheets also containing safety precautions on each potentially hazardous product one uses. It is an OSHA regulation for all salons to have MSDS on premises for all products containing potentially hazardous chemicals.
an OSHA mandated collection of information provided by the manufacturer for the proper storage and use of a chemical, including toxicity and safety information.
A chemical information form explaining a product's possible hazards, which the manufacturer must provide when the product is purchased in the U.S.
A technical document which provides detailed hazard, precautionary and emergency information on a controlled product.
(MSDS) - Information sheet(s) relevant to a particular hazardous substance which provide necessary safety and handling information. Refer to the waste management section of Managing your impacts for a sample MSDS and more detailed information.
Compilation of information required under the US OSHA Hazard Communication Standard on the identity of hazardous substances, health and physical hazards, exposure limits, and precautions PS hazard communication standard, safety data sheet
Any sheet that provides both workers and emergency personnel with information and procedures for handling or working with a particular substance (for example, chemical). MSDS's include information on melting point, boiling point, toxicity, first aid, etc. These are of particular use if a spill or other accident occurs.
A data sheet which contains the manufacturer’s information on the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties of a potentially hazardous product and recommendations for proper handling, storage, disposal, and emergency response.
A document that states specific properties, safety considerations, and handling suggestions for a designated material (such as a chemical).
A document that is part of the materials information system and accompanies the product. Prepared by the manufacturer, the MSDS provides information regarding the safety and chemical properties and (if necessary) the long-term storage, handling, and disposal of the product. Among other factors, the MSDS describes the hazardous components of a product; how to treat leaks, spills, and fires; and how to treat improper human contact with the product.
A bulletin detailing technical and hazard during the handling, storage and use, protective measures for workers and emergency procedures.
A document that lists hazardous ingredients and safety information related to products used in the workplace.
A compilation of information required under the OSHA Communication Standard on the identity of hazardous chemicals, health, and physical hazards, exposure limits, and precautions. Section 311 of SARA requires facilities to submit MSDSs under certain circumstances.
a summary of relevant properties of a hazardous chemical or proprietary product and which includes safety, health, storage, handling and emergency information. For more information, see Chapter 6 of the OHS Regulation 2001 and the Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets.
A document disclosing the information referred to in section 13(a)(i) to (v) of the Hazardous Products Act (Canada) and section 12(1) to (3) of the Controlled Products Regulations (Canada).
A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is a form containing data regarding the properties of a particular substance. An important component of workplace safety, it is intended to provide workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner, and includes information such as physical data (melting point, boiling point, flash point, etc.), toxicity, health effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, disposal, protective equipment, and spill handling procedures. The exact format of an MSDS can vary from source to source.