What are the contents of a Material Safety Data Sheet?

Answer 1

A material safety data sheet provides information about a specific product or group of products including:

• manufacturer or importer,
• emergency contact information,
• constituents,
• physical properties,
• fire safety information,
• toxicology study results,
• first aid procedures,
• guidance for spill response and disposal,
• regulatory status,
• transportation requirements,
• date of latest revision,

Answer 2

Your MSDS contains a list of chemicals used in the work place, along with prtective equipment needed to handle the materials. How to properly dispose the materials, and the flashpoint, along with any emergency instructions. This information can be found from the manufacturer of the product.

Answer 3

An MSDA will list the hazardous ingredients in the product along with the inert ingredients. It will note the hazard type, the correct protective gear to don when using the product, and first aid procedures to deal with accidental bio damage when using the product.

In some cases, the MSDA will also note where the product is to be used, such as on floors or porcelain; where not to use it, such as in food preparation areas; and proper dilution of the product. The whole point to a MSDA is to properly insure that the product is safe, point out the hazards of the product to susceptible individuals, and promote good safety habits.

Answer 4

Health Effects and physical properties of a specific chemical