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A material safety data sheet or 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.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) are a widely used system for cataloging information on chemicals. MSDS information may include instructions for the safe use and potential hazards associated with a certain chemical. MSDS can be found anywhere chemicals are being used.
There is also a duty to properly label substances on the basis of physico-chemical, health and/or environmental risk. Labels include hazard symbols such as the Saint Andrew's Cross (a black diagonal cross on an orange background which is used in the European Union to denote a harmful or irritant substance).
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MSDS Quiz - A seven part on-line tutorial and quiz that introduces the reader to Material Safety Data Sheets.
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Chemical Safety Information - Oxford University's chemistry safety information, which includes MSDS data.
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Environmental-Expert - Offering free accessible software and web resources for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Guide to Material Safety Data Sheets - Discusses what to look for on an MSDS and how to interpret the information you find there. Written for journalists.
Kansas State University-MSDS - Large link list of sources of Material Safety Data Sheets.
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Material Safety Data Sheet Guide - Information on the purpose and required contents of MSDS in the U.S.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for Infectious Substances - From the Office of Biosafety, Health Canada. The MSDS listing is produced for personnel working in the life sciences as quick safety reference material relating to infectious micro-organisms.
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OSHWEB - Institute of Occupational Safety Engineering site. Source for Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and other safety-related resources.
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