Manufacturers hazard data sheets

MCA SD-99, 1973) HCS1980, 125 RSC Lab. Hazards Data Sheet No. 28, 1984 Piccinini, N. et al., Plant/Operations Progr., 1982, 1, 69-74 An operability analysis to identify potential risks in an allyl chloride manufacturing plant has been published. 

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. 

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. 

There are always preferences as to which stain to use for any given virus. An aqueous solution of uranyl acetate (UA) at 2% is a good general stain but others should be tried if this does not give the results required (2). UA is incompatible with some buffers, especially phosphate, which is the buffer of preference in this chapter. To avoid precipitation, treated grids must be washed with distilled water before UA is used (1,4). In addition UA is toxic, so users should refer to the Hazard Data Sheet produced by the manufacturer before use. 

The intrinsic chemical and physical hazards, together with any maximum exposure limits (MELs) or occupational exposure standards (OESs), where appropriate. All chemical manufacturers provide data sheets listing the hazards associated with particular chemical compounds. 

Look at what might reasonably be expected to cause harm. Ignore the trivial and concentrate only on significant hazards that could result in serious harm or injury. Manufacturer s data sheets or instructions can also help you spot hazards and put risks in their true perspective. 

Identify properties and hazards (utilize manufacturer s Hazard Data Sheets) [14]... 

I (ERG), manufacturer safety data sheets, CHEM-TREC/ CANUTEC, shipper or manufacturer contacts and other relevant sources of information addressing hazardous substance releases. Familiarization with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926.60. 

Appropriate documentation can include printed lubricant composition before use from the product manufacturer, safety data sheets, purchase orders, requisitions, shipping tickets, bills of lading, manifests, generator status and data from government databases, the used oil analysis plan, invoices, canceled checks, a sufficiently detailed description of the process generating the used oil in order to eliminated listed hazardous waste by knowledge, and photographs. 

Under Section 6 of the HSWA (as amended by the Consumer Protection Act 1987) manufacturers, designers, importers and installers of articles and substances used at work have a duty to provide information relating to the safe use, storage, etc. of their products. Such information may include operating instructions for machinery and plant, and hazard data sheets in respect of dangerous substances. Information provided should be sufficiently comprehensive and understandable to enable a judgement to be made on their safe use at work. 

Assessing the Hazards This is usually straightforward unless a new substance is being used. Manufacturers or suppliers are now bound to display hazard data and other information on the package, and many supply more detailed information in the form of hazard data sheets. The latter vary considerably in standard at present, and it is prudent to obtain supplies from the most reputable dealers. In cases of doubt you can obtain guidance from the Health and Safety Executive, an occupational hygienist or, but not always, a chemist. 

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. 

Manufacturers of benzene are requited by federal law to pubHsh Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that describe in detail the procedures for its safe handling. Benzene is classified as a flammable Hquid and should be stored away from any potential source of ignition. Fine and explosion hazard data for benzene are shown (91). 

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. 

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

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. 

Caulks give off organic compounds. Some of these are carcinogenic. Users are reminded here that they should have the Manufacturers Data Sheets for any chemicals they use. These sheets identify hazardous aspects in the use of the products. OSHA requires that contractors have these sheets available for employees and that a safety training program be in effect for these products. 

Clearly it is not feasible to describe all the chemicals that one could come across in all different types of work, nor would it be all that useful. In point of fact, in most jurisdictions it is mandatory that the manufacturer of a chemical used in the workplace must provide information to the user on the nature of that particular chemical, its potential hazard, and the steps that should be taken both to protect against it and to treat any emergency exposure that may occur. This information document is generally known as an MSDS (Manufacturer s Safety Data Sheet) and should be available to all concerned in any place where that chemical is in use. This book is not intended to usurp the MSDS. In all cases in which a strange chemical is in use, the MSDS should be consulted. This book is intended to acquaint the reader with some of the problems derived from ordinary, everyday chemicals. 

One of the best ways to determine that potential is to examine the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), which by law in most jurisdictions must be provided by the manufacturer for any hazardous material used in the workplace and made available to the employees by plant management. The MSDS provides all the information necessary to determine the hazard potential and the requirements for control of any hazardous substance. Still other information can be found in the various guidelines published by the American Industrial Health Association, or by the U.S. National Safety Council, or by NIOSH (the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) or various other national, state, or provincial government bodies. (See Appendix II for information on sources.) Once you have an inventory, of course, you can start relating potential health problems to possible sources in particular areas. Also, in the process of preparing this report, you will begin to build an invaluable library that will stand you in good stead for further consideration of the problems at hand. 

This association is concerned with all aspects of chemical manufacturing, but, in particular, provides service in disseminating information on the safe handling, transportation, and use of chemicals. It publishes Chemical Safety Data Sheets covering the hazards. 

Facilities should obtain data about a substance from the chemical manufacturers Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or from other published sources. In order to identify, evaluate, or respond safely to incidents involving hazardous... 

There are many aspects of protection of personnel handling the chemicals in a production setting. First, they must be informed about the hazards involved by reading thoroughly the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for each material used. These must be supplied by the manufacturer or vendor of the chemical and must be accessible to the personnel at all times. MSDSs not only inform about the hazards, but also recommend proper handling, the type of personal protection to be used, ways of disposal, ways to handle spills, and emergency contacts. 

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. 

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