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LECTURE SEVEN

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)


Provides more detailed information about a chemical, including
◦ Composition, information on ingredients (Section 2)
◦ Hazards identification (Section 3)
◦ First aid measures (Section 4)
◦ Accidental Release measures (Section 6)
◦ Handling and Storage (Section 7)
◦ Exposure controls, personal protection (Section 8)
◦ Stability and reactivity (Section 10)
◦ Toxicological information (Section 11)
Hazards Identification
◦ Inhalation: Respiratory tract (lungs) through inhalation
◦ Ingestion: Digestive tract through eating or smoking with contaminated hands or in
contaminated work areas
◦ Absorption through the skin or eyes: Dermatitis or damage to the liver, kidney, or other
organ systems
◦ Injection: Percutaneous injection of a toxic substance through the skin

Specific possible health hazards:

◦ Acute poisoning (rapid assimilation of substance, i.e., carbon monoxide)


◦ Chronic poisoning (prolonged exposure, i.e., lead poisoning)
◦ Cumulative poisons (numerous chronic exposures, i.e., heavy metals)
◦ Substances in combination (synergistic effect, i.e., exposure to alcohol and chlorinated
solvents)
Potential Health Effects
◦ Eye irritation
◦ Nausea
◦ Dizziness
◦ Skin rashes
◦ Headache
◦ Existing medical conditions possibly aggravated by exposure

◦ Emergency/first-aid procedures to follow


◦ Accidental Release Measures
What to do if substance spills and leaks
How to correctly dispose of substance
Equipment/procedures for cleaning up
spills and leaks
Handling and Storage
◦ How to handle and store substance safely
◦ Any other precautions (i.e., grounding containers during transfer of flammables)
◦ Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Respirator
Gloves
Eye protection
Protective clothing
Ventilation
◦ Handling chemicals with care
◦ Dispose of chemicals, broken glass, and other waste in approved containers
◦ Clean up broken glass and spills immediately
◦ Keep the lab clean and neat
◦ Store incompatible chemicals in separate storage areas
◦ Labs have established separate storage areas for
Flammable and combustible organic liquids and solvents
Acids
Dry poisons, salts, and oxidizers
Bases

◦ Chemicals are stored in


Chemical storage cabinets
Flammable storage refrigerators
Chemical storage refrigerators/freezers
On shelves with retaining barriers
◦ Storage fundamentals
◦ Identify incompatible chemicals – check the Material Safety Data Sheet
◦ Isolate and separate incompatible materials
◦ Isolate by storing in another area or room
◦ Degree of isolation depends on quantities, chemical properties and packaging
◦ Separate by storing in same area or room, but apart from each other

◦ Storage must not limit the use of exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe
passage of people.

◦ Storage must be in:


◦ closed metal containers inside a storage cabinet, or
◦ safety cans, or
◦ an inside storage room
◦ Use protective clothing
◦ Eye Protection
Safety glasses – flying particles, chemical splashes, dust
Splash goggles – corrosive liquids, solvents, powders
Face Shields – high pressure systems
◦ Respiratory Protection
◦ Skin and Body Protection
Gloves – see the MSDS
Aprons and lab coats – strong acids and bases
Shoes – always worn in lab, closed toe and closed heel
◦ Hearing Protection
◦ Do not:-
◦ Use damaged glassware
◦ Store chemicals near heat, sunlight, or other substances with which they might react
◦ Store materials on floors or other places where people could trip over them
◦ Leave equipment unattended when its operating (unless it is designed to do so or you
have an SOP)
◦ Put custodians and fellow workers in danger

◦ If exposed to hazardous materials:


◦ Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes
◦ Ingestion: Follow label and MSDS instructions
◦ Skin Contact: Stand under emergency shower and remove contaminated
clothing immediately
◦ Inhalation: Get to fresh air and get prompt medical attention
◦ Since the laboratory is prone to accidents, it is important for a lab user to be keen and follow
the following simple rules:-
• Avoid working alone in the lab
• Know where emergency phone numbers are posted
• Review MSDS
• Know where to go and what to do in an emergency
• Know the location of the closest safety showers, eyewashes, and fire extinguishers
• Always follow the guidance of the laboratory technician

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