Material Safety Data Sheets

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Material Safety Data Sheets

• Hazard Communications
• Training for Employees

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Hazardous Communication Program Procedures
Effective 11/20/00

• This procedure is established to
• ensure compliance with the applicable state and
  federal standard
• safeguard the health and safety of employees and
  the public and
• establish guidelines to follow for implementation
  and maintenance of a hazard communication
  program.
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be
  readily available for all flammable, toxic and
  caustic materials utilized within City
  facilities.

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DEFINITIONS

• Flammable A substance having a flash point
  below 100 degrees Fahrenheit - easily ignited and
  quick burning.
• Toxic A substance which has the capacity,
  through chemical reaction or mixture, to produce
  injury or harm to the body by entry through
  absorption, ingestion, inhalation, or injection.
• Caustic A substance with the capability of
  burning, destroying or eating away organic tissue
  by chemical reaction - Corrosive.

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)

• The MSDS is used by chemical manufacturers and
  vendors to convey hazard information to users.
• MSDS should be obtained when a chemical is
  purchased.
• A chemical inventory list, and MSDS, for each
  chemical are maintained in a database in
  binders.

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READING THE MSDSInformation on the MSDS is
organized in 16 sections as follows

• Identity The chemical name, trade name and
  manufacturers name, address and emergency phone
  number can be found here.
• Hazardous Ingredients Hazardous ingredients are
  identified here.
• Physical and Chemical Characteristics,
  Boiling/Melting point, vapor pressure and
  density, water solubility, and appearance/odor
  can be found here.
• Fire Data Flash point, flammable limits,
  extinguishing media, unusual fire/explosion
  hazards, and any special fire fighting equipment
  are listed here.

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• Health Data Routes of entry (inhalation,
  ingestion, etc), effects from short and long
  term exposure, emergency and first aid procedures
  fall in this section.
• Reactivity Data Stability, incompatible
  materials, hazardous decomposition are among the
  topics in this area.
• Spill or Leak Procedures You will find clean-up
  procedures, waste disposal, and precautions
  needed when handling/storing materials here.
• Spill Precaution Information Any personal
  protective equipment (PPE), ventilation, and
  work/hygiene practices are noted here.

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Reading the MSDS, Continued

• Physical and Chemical Properties This section
  will include information about the physical and
  chemical properties of the material. The
  following characteristics should be detailed
  appearance, odor, physical state, pH, vapor
  pressure, vapor density, boiling point,
  freezing/melting point, solubility in water and
  specific
• Stability and Reactivity This section requires
  that potentially hazardous chemical reactions be
  identified. It addresses chemical stability,
  conditions to avoid, incompatibility with other
  materials, hazardous decomposition and hazardous
  polymerization.

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• Toxicological Information This section discusses
  data used to determine the hazards that are given
  in Section 3, "Hazard Identification." The
  following information can be addressed acute
  data, carcinogenicity, reproductive effects,
  target organ effects, etc.
• Reactivity Data Stability, incompatible
  materials, hazardous decomposition are among the
  topics in this area.
• Disposal Considerations This section gives
  important information that may be helpful in the
  proper disposal of the material. The information
  can cover disposal, recycling and reclamation.

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Reading the MSDS, Continued

1. Transport Information This section is designed
   to give basic shipping information. The basic
   shipping information could include the hazardous
   materials description, hazard class and the
   identification number (UN or NA numbers).
2. Regulatory Information This section discusses
   information on the regulations under which the
   material falls. Examples of a few regulatory
   agencies are OSHA, TSCA (Toxic Substance Control
   Act), CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental
   Response, Compensation, and Liability Act), SARA
   Title III (Superfund Amendments and
   Reauthorization Act).

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Reading the MSDS, Continued

1. Other Information This section should
   include any other important information
   concerning the material. This information can
   include hazard ratings, preparation and
   revisions of the MSDS, and label information.

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Fire Hazard - Red4 Flash Point below 73 F
(Boiling Point below 100 F)3 Flash Point below
73 F 2 Flash Point above 100 F, not exceeding
200 F1 Flash Point above 200 F0 Will not burn

Reactivity (Instability) - Yellow4 May
detonate3 Shock and heat may detonate2 Violent
chemical change1 Unstable if heated0 Stable
Health Hazard - Blue4 Deadly3 Extreme Danger2
Hazardous1 Slightly Hazardous0 Normal Material
Specific Hazard - WhiteOX or OXY OxidizerW
(with line through it) Use no water
higher numbers higher hazard
GASOLINE
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Protecting Yourself
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be needed
to protect yourself from chemical hazards Use
the proper PPE required for each chemical Check
the PPE before use to make sure it is not damaged
Chemicals can be safely used if
You know the hazards and how to protect
yourself They are used only for approved
purposes They are stored properly
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REVIEW

• Know what you are working with
• Know where MSDS are located and how to use them
• Ask your Supervisor or Safety Committee Rep. if
  you have questions
• Only trained employees may use chemicals
• If you have not used an item in 6 months, you
  must re-read the MSDS and understand it.

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The End
Read the MSDS to use hazardous material safely.