OVERVIEW
The purpose of this unit is to give trainees a general understanding of the types of information that can be found in Material Safety Data Sheets. At the conclusion of this unit, trainees will know why an MSDS is important and what types of information an MSDS provides. They will also know how to find specific types of information in an MSDS.

OBJECTIVES

MSDS Overview

·         Describe types of information contained in the product identification section of an MSDS.

Characteristics and Physical Hazards

·         Describe types of information contained in an MSDS about a chemical’s characteristics.

·         Describe types of information contained in an MSDS about a chemical’s physical hazards.

Health Hazards

·         Describe types of information contained in the health hazards section of an MSDS.

How to Protect Yourself

·         Describe types of information contained in an MSDS on how to protect yourself from hazardous chemicals.

SUBJECTS

MSDS Overview

·         What an MSDS is

·         Why an MSDS Is Important

·         Product Identification Section

Characteristics and Physical Hazards

·         Chemical Ingredients

·         Physical Data

·         Fire and Explosion Data

·         Reactivity Data

Health Hazards

·         Exposure Limits

·         Routes of Entry

·         Effects of Exposure

·         First Aid

How to Protect Yourself

·         Spills

·         Waste Disposal

·         Storage and Handling