FORMAT OF A MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
See rules 3 (2) and (3)
1. IDENTITY OF MATERIAL
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Product Name |
Chemical Designation |
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Trade Name |
Synonyms |
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Formula |
Label: Category Class
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CAS Number |
UN Number |
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Regulated Identification |
Shipping Name Codes / Label |
HAZCHEM Code : |
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Hazardous waste Identification Number
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Hazardous Ingredients |
CAS Number |
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2. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Physical State (Gas-, Liquid-, Solid-) |
Boiling point in degree C |
Vapour pressure at 35 degree mm Hg. |
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Appearance |
Melting / Freezing point in degree C |
Evaporation rate at 30 degree C |
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Odour |
Vapour Density (air-1) |
Solubility in water at 30 degree C |
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Others (Corrosivity, etc.,) |
Specific
Gravity |
PH |
3. FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS DATA
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Explosion
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Flash
Point |
LEL |
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Autoignition Temperature degree C |
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Flash Point (deg.) C |
LEL |
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TDG Flammability (Classification) |
4. REACTIVE HAZARDS
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Impact (hazardous Combustion products) |
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Stability to Static Discharge (hazardous decomposition products) |
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Reactivity (Conditions to avoid) |
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Hazardous |
May / May not |
(Conditions to avoid) |
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Polymerisation |
Occur |
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Incompatibility |
(Materials to avoid) |
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5. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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Routes of Entry : |
(Inhalation, skin, mucus membranes and eye contact and ingestion). |
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Effects of Exposure / Symptoms : |
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LD 50 (in rat) (Orally or percutaneous absorption (mg/kg body Weight) |
LC 50 (in rat) (mg / 1) / 4 hours. |
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Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) |
PPM mg / cu.sm |
Short term ppm mg / cu.m. |
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Exposure Limit (STEL) |
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Threshold Limit Value (TLV) of ACGIH |
PPM mg / cu.m |
Odour Threshold ppm mg/cu.m. |
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Emergency Treatment : |
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6. HAZARD SPECIFICATION
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N E P A HAZARD Signal |
Health |
Flammability |
Stability |
Special |
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Known Hazards : |
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Combustible Liquid |
Water Reactive Material |
Irritant |
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Flammable Material |
Oxidiser |
Sensitizer |
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Pyrophoric Material |
Organic peroxide |
Carcinogen |
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Explosive Material |
Corresive Material |
Mutagen |
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Unstable Material |
Compressed Gas |
Other (Specify) |
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7. SAFE USAGE DATA
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Ventilation |
General / Mechanical |
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Local Exhaust |
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Protective Equipment Required |
Eyes (Specify) |
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Respiratory (Specify) |
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Gloves (Specify) |
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Clothing (Specify) |
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Others (Specify) |
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Precautions |
Handling & Storage |
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Others (Specify) |
8. EMERGENCY RESPONSE DATA
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Fire |
Fire Extinguishing Media |
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Special Procedures |
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Unusual Hazards |
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Exposure
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First Aid Measures |
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Spills |
Steps to be taken |
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Waste Disposal Method |
9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
10. SOURCES USED
Reference to books, journals, etc.,
12. MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER DATE
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Firm’s Name |
Standard packing |
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Mailing Address |
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Telephone Number |
Other |
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Telex Number |
Other |
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Telegraphic Address |
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Contact person in Emergency |
Emergency Telephone in Transit areas. |
Acronyms and Glossary of terms:
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registration Number
UN Number: United Nations Number.
HAZCHEM Code: Emergency Action Code (EAC), allocated by the Joint Committee of Fire Brigade Operations, U.K.
TDG Flammability: Transport of Dangerous Goods –Flammability Classification by United Nations.
NEPA: Nation Fire Protection Association USA.
LD 50 and LC 50 represent the dose in mg / kg / of body weight and the concentration in mg / 1 for 4 hours having lethal effect on 50% of the animals (rats) treated.
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit as laid down in the statutes.
TVL : Threshold Limit Value as laid down by the American Conference of Government industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) USA.
STEL : Short Term Exposure Limit as laid down in the statutes or by the ACGIH.
GUIDELINES:
All effects should be made to fill in all the columns. No column should be left blank. In case certain information is applicable or available, N / App. or N / Av. sign should be used.