Manufacturer data, hazard information

MSDS - Material safety data sheets. Information provided by chemical manufacturers that list the hazards. 

Assuming that the analyst is not able to get the required information from the label, where else can it be found Hazard data sheets are usually available for each chemical from the manufacturer. Likewise, the information is likely to be listed in manufacturers catalogues. Failing this, there are various books which list chemical properties, including The Merck Index [13]. If all else fails, the chemist should assume the worst and treat the chemical with extreme caution. 

This handbook provides detailed working procedures for those exposed to isocyanates and other chemicals used in flexible foam manufacture, supplying hazard data for individual chemicals and recommending handling practices. This second edition provides the most up-to date information regarding topics covered in the first edition and also includes a code of practice for the manufacture of polyurethane elastomers using MbOCA. 

Information on hazards is available from various sources. Chemical manufacturers produce hazard data sheets for their products and some of the major companies produce comprehensive databases. Each data sheet contains information on the physical description of the compound, stability, hazards, first aid measures, storage, transport and disposal requirements. 

The handbook provides ready information on the fire and chemical reactivity of commonly used chemicals. Its purpose is to provide basic information important to the safe handling of chemicals and to help provide guidance in responding to a hazardous materials incident, in particular, incidents involving reactive chemicals and materials posing fire and explosion hazards. The data and information on each chemical have been compiled from several sources, including the CHRIS data base, material safety data sheets from chemical manufacturers and suppliers, and various references cited at the end of this first chapter. This first chapter provides an explanation of the terms used in chemical specific discussions and also provides basic guidance on how to extract information from the handbook. 

TS D employees have a product stewardship responsibility for the products Dow manufactures and sells. As part of their stewardship activities they should obtain and communicate pertinent reactive chemicals hazard information to handlers and users of Dow products. They should also make sure that the MSDS sheets for their products reflect the current reactive chemicals test data. 

Employees should be fully informed of the potential hazards associated with their jobs. Regulations, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, require that hazard information be communicated not only to employees, but also to users of manufactured products (OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication). Information is communicated partly through material safety data sheets and labels. Education and training of employees about health hazards they may encounter on the job, along with appropriate protective measures, should be conducted by a multidisciplinary health team of relevant specialists and trained health educators. 

The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (CHIP) Regulations 2009 require manufacturers and suppliers to provide users with information about hazards and health risks by labelling their products with relevant hazard information and by issuing Material Safety Data Sheets. 

Be aware of manufacturer s safety data sheet information and COSHH/OSHA details for chemicals that will be used and, if possible, for those that will be prepared during the experiment. If no such data exist for the products assume that they will have the most hazardous properties of the reactants. 

Common Data Source Approach. Another approach is to use a common source of data for benchmarking a set of chemicals. Examples of potential data sources include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) from product manufacturers, the Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), the International Uniform Chemical Information Database (lUClID), the High Rroduction Volume Information System (HRVIS), the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Screening Information Dataset (SIDS), and the Canadian Domestic Substances list... 

A process design should be accompanied by a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for every chemical appearing in the process. These sheets, which are developed by chemical manufacturers and kept up to date under OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Agency of the federal government) regulations, contain safety and hazard information, physical and chemical characteristics, and precautions on safe handling and use of the chemical. The MSDSs, which usually involve several pages of information are available on the Internet at ... 

Under the hazard communication standard, chemical manufacturers and importers must obtain or develop a MSDS for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. These MSDSs must reflect the latest scientific data. New information must be added to the MSDS within 3 months after it has become available. The manufacturer or importer must provide an MSDS to a purchaser the first time a given item is purchased and an updated version after the information becomes available. A distributor of chemicals must provide MSDSs to their customers. 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.1200 et seq.. Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). It requires the development and dissemination of such information. Chemical manufacturers and importers are required to evaluate the hazards of the chemicals they produce or import, and prepare labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) to convey the hazard information to their downstream customers. All employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces must have labels and MSDSs for their exposed workers, and train them to handle the chemicals appropriately. See also Hazardous Communication (HAZCOM). 

When you review new material, the place to start is the manufacturer s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). An MSDS is required for all materials containing hazardous substances. It should arrive with each shipment. The MSDS should provide hazard information. You should have someone knowledgeable to analyze the hazard a chemical presents and to prevent or control any associated hazard [2]. 

The hazard communication (HAZCOM) standard is a central feature in the safe operation of the chemical processing industry. HAZCOM ensures that process technicians can safely handle, transport, and store chemicals. The standard mandates that workers have access to chemical lists, material safety data sheets, information on physical and health hazards, toxicology, hazardous chemicals and operations, manufacturers information, and warning labels. It also sets requirements for availability and use of personal protective equipment. 

Product labels include details of the hazards associated with the substances contained in the product and any precautions recommended. They may also bear one or more of the CHIP hazard classification symbols. Product safety data sheets are another very useful source of information for hazard identification and associated advice. Manufacturers of hazardous substances are obliged to supply such sheets to users giving details of the name, chemical composition and properties of the substance. Information on the nature of the hazards and any relevant standards (WEL) should also be given. The sheets contain useful additional information on first aid and fire fighting measures and... 

Flammable materials are provided with information sheets (Materials Safety Data Sheets - MSDS) which are produced by the manufacturer for onward transmission to the suppliers and ultimately the end user , as required by both the Chemical Hazards (Information Packaging for Supply) Regulations and HSWA, section 6. 

Before using any new or unfamiliar product, always check it for special handling precautions. The primary sources for hazard information on any given product will be the label on its container and the material safety data sheet (MSDS) provided by the manufacturer (see Chapter 18). 

An important source of hazard information is the material safety data sheet (MSDS). These are provided by the chemical manufacturer and list, among other safety data, required precautions for personnel protection (see Figure 18.3). In feet, if you are faced with a spill of any hazardous material and are uncertain about how to handle it, it is best to be safe and have an experienced individual deal with the spill. If you are unable to contact institutional safety personnel, often the local fire department will be able to provide assistance. 

A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is a good resource for assessing chemical hazards. An MSDS is a written document that outlines information and procedures for handling and working with chemicals. MSDS documents contain physical and chemical property information, potential hazard information, emergency procedures, and manufacturer contact information. 

Inhalation of certain fine dusts may constitute a health hazard. Eor example, exposure to siUca, asbestos, and beryllium oxide dusts over a period of time results ki the potential risk of lung disease. OSHA regulations specify the allowable levels of exposure to kigestible and respkable materials. Material Safety Data Sheets, OSHA form 20, available from manufacturers, provide information about hazards, precautions, and storage pertinent to specific refractory products. 

MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet - a document that 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 prepare MSDS for products that are not considered to be hazardous to show that the product or substance is not hazardous. 

The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a detailed information bulletin prepared by the manufacturer or importer of a chemical tliat describes tlie physical and healtli hazards, routes of exposure, precautions for safe handling and use, emergency and first-aid procedures, and control measures. Infonnation on an MSDS aids in tlie selection of safe products and helps prepare employers and employees to respond effectively to daily exposure situations as well as to emergency situations. It is also a source of information for identifying chemical hazards. 

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