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Requirements for MSDS
By Mark R. Samios
Material safety date sheets (MSDS) must be in English and include
information regarding the specific identity of the hazardous chemical(s)
involved and the common names.
Additionally, information must be provided on:
- The physical and chemical characteristics of the
hazardous chemical
- Known acute and chronic health effects and related
health information
- Exposure limits
- Whether the chemical is considered to be a
carcinogen
- Precautionary measures
- Emergency and first aid procedures
- Disposal precautions and procedures
- The identification of the organization responsible
for preparing the sheet
One area where cleaning operators can gauge their employees’ willingness
to adhere to recommendations of the material safety data sheets is in the
use of goggles when applying cleaning chemicals.
Some MSDS for JanSan chemicals requires the use of goggles. It is logical
to protect your eyes from a liquid that might be sprayed or splashed or even
misted. A mist might even encroach around the sides of normal glasses.
That’s why most manufacturers recommend goggles when using liquid
chemicals. However, workers don’t like to wear goggles. If they have to wear
anything at all, they would prefer glasses.
Unfortunately, many supervisors would rather let them wear glasses than
enforce the rule.
Mark R. Samios is national education director for PortionPac Chemical
Corporation, Chicago
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