Get SIGMA-ALDRICH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date Printed: 03/03/2004 Date Updated: 12/09/2003 Version

Enter the CAS number, if known, to ensure that you're getting the MSDS for that chemical. CAS numbers are found on labels of chemicals that have been received within the past several years; older chemicals may lack this information. They follow the format: 2 to 5 digits – 2 digits – 1 digit, i.e., 1310-58-3.

Introduction. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides basic information on a material or chemical product. A MSDS describes the properties and potential hazards of the material, how to use it safely, and what to do in an emergency.

For most people who work with hazardous products, you should always: read the name of the chemical (Section 1), know the hazards (Section 2), understand safe handling and storage instructions (Section 7), and. understand what to do in an emergency (Sections 4, 5 and 6).

Let's walk through each one: Section 1 identifies the chemical on the SDS as well as its intended use. ... Section 2 outlines the hazards of the chemical and appropriate warning information. Section 3 identifies the ingredient(s) of the chemical product identified on the SDS, including impurities and stabilizing additives.

How to Read a Material Safety Data Sheet Section I – Material Identification: ... Section II – Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information: ... Section III – Physical/Chemical Characteristics: ... Section IV – Fire and Explosion Hazard Data: ... Section V – Reactivity Data: ... Section VI – Health Hazard Data:

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document that contains information on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with the chemical product. It is an essential starting point for the development of a complete health and safety program.

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet): MSDS was the original term used to describe a document providing information on the properties of chemical products. Traditionally, MSDS followed a specific format with 8 sections. SDS (Safety Data Sheet): SDS is the updated and more globally recognized term.

The four bars are color coded, using the modern color bar symbols with blue indicating the level of health hazard, red for flammability, orange for a physical hazard, and white for Personal Protection. The number ratings range from 0-4. The Health section conveys the health hazards of the material.