2. Preparation:
Before
you go any further, it would be
helpful to download:
◦ Data sheet (click here) – to view the data
sheet you will need to be in slide show, press
F5
◦ This product, used as an example, is a
commercial cleaning product containing some
hazardous chemicals
3. What do MSDSs contain?
Identification
Teepol
of the product
Aluminium Cleaner
◦ - sales unit and stock code
◦ - address and contact details for the supplier
4. What do MSDSs contain?
Composition/
information on ingredients.
(Exact
formulations & details of non-hazardous components not required
– protects from rival manufacturers)
CAS
& EINECS are identifications codes
Risk
phrases (from CHIP data- see later)
Alcohol Ethoxylate <1%
Phosphoric acid 15 – 30%
Benzotriazole <1%
Formaldehyde <1%
5. What do MSDSs contain?
Hazards
identified (i.e. those known about
when the product is used in the way the
manufacturer intends)
Irritating
to eye and skin
Large amounts could be hazardous to aquatic
environment
6. What do MSDSs contain?
First
aid measures
◦ Eyes - irrigate with water 10-15 minutes
◦ Skin – remove gloves and wash
◦ Ingestions – plenty of water to drink
(This is incorrect - should be small sips!!)
◦ Inhalation- remove to fresh air
Always
check out first aid information with
your Departmental First Aider or Safety
Services
7. What do MSDSs contain?
Fire
fighting measures
The
material is non-flammable
If involved in a fire anyway, it may produce
hydrogen chloride (an acid gas)
Breathing
apparatus is relevant
to the Fire Service – not us!
8. What do MSDSs contain?
Measures
for spillage or accidental release
Spillage
◦ contain with sand or earth
◦ Beware of slipping hazard
◦ Do not allow to go down the drains (report
any significant leakage down the drains to the water authorities – take
advice)
You
will need to ensure that your
department stocks appropriate materials to
deal with these incidents.
9. What do MSDSs contain?
Handling
and storage
Store away from food
Tightly closed containers
Away from children
At temperatures between
Shelf life 1 year
In
5oC & 30oC
this case, largely “common sense”
information but for some products it could
be more critical
10. What do MSDSs contain?
Exposure
controls &/or personal protective
equipment (PPE)
◦ These are standard safety signs denoting the need to
wear gloves, face shield and protective clothing.
◦ NB It does not tell you what sort of gloves are
appropriate. You would need to find this out by
consulting a gloves manufacturer regarding the
hazardous materials in the product – see the
“Guidance” section of Safety Services website
11. What do MSDSs contain?
Physical
& Chemical Properties
◦ Appearance – what it looks like
◦ pH – acidity/alkalinity of the product – a pH
of <1 denotes significant acidity
◦ Flash point – it is not flammable
◦ Density (>1 means it is more dense than
water)
12.
In terms of hazard, both high pHs (strong alkali) and low
pHs (strong acid) are nasty. For substances with pHs
around 7 acidity & alkalinity are not generally a problem.
13. What do MSDSs contain?
Stability
& reactivity
No stability concerns – it won’t “go off”
Avoid contact with strong oxidisers,
chlorine & chlorine products – nasty gases
possible
Contact with some alloys may produce
hydrogen – explosion potential because of
low pH! (but not in normal use)
14. What do MSDSs contain?
Toxicological
do to you?)
information (what nasty things will it
Irritating to organic tissue (skin & eyes)
Inhalation of aerosol may cause irritation
Ingestion – irritation to mouth & digestive
a strong acid)
tract (it’s
Eye
contact – may cause severe irritation (acid
Skin
contact – irritation!
again!)
Connected
with first aid information here, but in
some circumstances, may give details of longer
term medical problems, where appropriate
15. What do MSDSs contain?
Ecological
information
How environmentally friendly is it?
◦ Biodegrades – does not remain in soil etc
◦ Don’t release into surface waters
eg detergents can cause unsightly rivers and may
affect waterproofing of water birds
16. What do MSDSs contain?
Disposal
◦
◦
◦
◦
◦
considerations
Use suitable PPE (see previous information)
Rinse out containers
Don’t allow to enter drains
Dispose of according to local regulations
Do not mix with other waste
This
is not as formidable as it
sounds – a bit of advice from Safety Services
or Estates will help
17. What do MSDSs contain?
Transport
information
◦ None
◦ Where substances need special consideration
for transport, it will be detailed here – usually
only applicable to larger quantities
18. What do MSDSs contain?
Regulatory
information
◦ Irritant to eyes and skin
◦ Keep away from children
◦ First aid information
◦ These are “risk phrases” associated with the
CHIP regulations – simple advice phrases
◦ There may also be symbols – as here ,
indicating “irritant”.
19. Risk phrases - examples
R1: Explosive when dry
R2: Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire
or other sources of ignition
R3: Extreme risk of explosion by shock,
friction, fire or other sources of ignition
R4: Forms very sensitive explosive metallic
compounds
R5: Heating may cause an explosion
R6: Explosive with or without contact with air
R7: May cause fire
R8: Contact with combustible material may
cause fire
R9: Explosive when mixed with combustible
material
R10: Flammable
R11: Highly flammable
R12: Extremely flammable
R14: Reacts violently with water
R15: Contact with water liberates extremely
flammable gases
R20: Harmful by inhalation
R21: Harmful in contact with skin
R22: Harmful if swallowed
R23: Toxic by inhalation
R24: Toxic in contact with skin
R25: Toxic if swallowed
R26: Very toxic by inhalation
R27: Very toxic in contact with skin
R28: Very toxic if swallowed
R29: Contact with water liberates toxic gas.
R30: Can become highly flammable in use
R31: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
R32: Contact with acids liberates very toxic
gas
Up to: R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin
dryness or cracking
R67: Vapours may cause drowsiness and
dizziness
R68: Possible risk of irreversible effects
20. What do MSDSs contain?
Other
In
information (variable)
this case it tells you its immediate
application and how to use it
21. REMEMBER
MSDS’s
are NOT Risk Assessments!
They make no distinction between a gram
and a tonne of a substance.
When using substances you must carry out
a risk assessment but use the information in
MDSD’s to help you.
Controls should be proportional to risk!
risk
Not all MSDS’s contain comprehensive.
information, although they should have!
If in doubt, always consult an expert.
