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Acquaintance with the chemical material safety data sheet (MSDS)
To familiarize yourself with the chemical safety data sheet (MSDS), we will first discuss the following.
Many of the materials we use in the laboratory are potentially dangerous, especially under conditions such as high temperature, pressure, or when combined with other materials. There are two main parameters to identify the signs of “chemical danger”. MSDS material safety information sheet and chemical labels.
What is MSDS?
MSDS stands for “Material Safety Data Sheet” is a kind of manual for a chemical substance that provides us with information about the nature of the substance, recognition of potential risk factors and ways to control it.
MSDS on chemical manufacturer sites are sometimes indicated by SDS.
This manual may give you a lot of information, and on the other hand, because there are many chemical manufacturers in the world, each of them can provide different information, which causes confusion for the user. Therefore, since 2004, the American National Standards Institute has proposed a 16-part format for it in the ANSI Z400.1-2004 standard, and today almost most countries in the world accept it and compile the MSDS according to this standard. This type of MSDS, which has 16 parts, is called advanced MSDS format.
Should the MSDS be 16 parts?
16-part MSDSs are used in most countries of the world. These MSDSs have 16 separate categories. Depending on the need and depending on the diagnosis of occupational health and safety experts, some of its components may be reduced or increased. Reducing or increasing the components of an MSDS largely depends on the group that They are going to use it.
What is the benefit of MSDS?
The presence of the safety information sheet next to the substance in question provides the consumer with information that the consumer, knowing the future nature of the substance, will be able to be safe from the dangers and wastes caused by its improper use, handling, and storage. The order in which the information contained in the MSDS of each substance indicates how it should be used correctly, what temperature and type of environment it should be kept in, what safety precautions should be observed in its storage and handling, and in case of danger. How to deal with the side effects of that substance.
What information is provided by the MSDS?
Health and safety laws are different in every country and industry, and according to that, we may see different MSDS.
Name of the product, name of its manufacturer, product code, chemical formula of the substance, contact information of the manufacturer, and emergency number and address.
In this section, the risks that may threaten you when using the product or the things that the consumer should pay attention to and observe before consumption (usually written on the product label) are mentioned. The main risks of the substance that It may include corrosiveness, burning, contamination, toxicity, etc.
In this section, the components of the product, especially if there is a dangerous substance in the composition of the product, are mentioned with the percentage and other necessary information.
In this section, brief explanations are given about the initial treatment measures in case of problems.
It includes the dangers of substances that threaten a person in terms of pathogenicity during contact.
A) Skin contact
B) respiratory contact
c) Gastrointestinal contact
In this section, information is given about dealing with fire or explosion in the place of storage or consumption of the product. After determining the potential cause of fire, extinguishing methods should also be considered. Suitable is very important. Suitable personal protective equipment should also be defined for firefighters.
If the unwanted substance is released in the environment, it will provide us with the necessary information to deal with it and the possible dangers and by what substance it can be neutralized.
The way to store materials is very important because some materials, if they are not placed at a certain distance from each other, can produce fire, explosion, corrosion, burning, etc. through chemical reactions.
In this section, the things that must be observed by the user when working and contacting the material are mentioned.
Individual controls (use of personal protective equipment)
Health control
Environmental controls
This part is perhaps the most important part related to the product seller, after checking the name and code of the product and the date of publication of the document, because usually the customers are familiar with the safety and maintenance conditions of the products that they use regularly, except in special cases and their questions about the numbers. It is related to storage temperature, pressure, etc., which is different for each material and specific to that material.
a) physical: Appearance (solid, liquid, gas), color, smell, etc.
b) chemical: Boiling point, melting point, explosive properties, vapor pressure, density, specific gravity, ignition temperature, solubility, pH and…
Boiling Temperature
The boiling point of the substance mentioned here, for example, for a pressure of 1013 pascal, is a temperature above 35°C.
Flash Point
The explosion point is the temperature at which the product can survive in the environment without changing its physical and chemical properties. If the temperature is higher than this, there is a possibility of explosion or change in the properties of the material. Usually, this temperature is checked with the temperature of the mixing and product preparation boilers. In some cases, the storage conditions and environment may be different, and some buyers require special conditions. have and this item will be checked.
Vapor Pressure
Vapor pressure is provided at a certain temperature, the vapor pressure of the substance. This number is provided to check with the pressure of the storage environment and the pressure that exists during the preparation of the mixture in the boilers. It is usually in the range required by the consumer and provided as a standard becomes
Density
The density, density or specific weight of the substance that may be used in some cases to check the compatibility of this substance with other substances in the composition. Also, information about the appearance of the substance, color and smell, stable phase at ambient temperature (solid, liquid, gas) ) and … are mentioned in this section.
In this section, the chemical stability or instability of the product in different conditions, as well as the degree and conditions of reactivity of the substance with other substances present in the environment or human body, which may be dangerous in some cases, and safety principles must be observed when using.
It is important in terms of the substance’s release and spread in the environment.
1- Gases are released in the environment by leaking and spraying.
2- Solids are released in the environment as suspended particles.
3-Liquids spread in the environment by leaking and evaporating.
A) Exothermic reaction: due to contact with other materials or internal interactions, it produces heat on its own, and if the heat exceeds the defined limit of ignition, it produces fire or explosion.
b) Endothermic reaction: Material produces fire or explosion by absorbing heat from an external source.
The health and toxic effects of the substance or product are mentioned in this section, and in cases where the substance is toxic and dangerous and requires special precautions, the registration number of the toxic effects of the chemical substance is for quick access to more information about its toxic effects. The chemical substance is placed in this part.
In this section, the effects that the substance may have on nature and the environment are mentioned separately. If it is released into the environment, what substance will it be neutralized with, and what is the way to neutralize the substance and how to deal with its environmental and individual consequences.
In this section, points related to the disposal of the substance in nature with the work environment as waste are mentioned, as well as the effects it may have on the environment. For example, this essential oil should not be poured into water.
In this section, the information related to the transportation of the substance and packaging, as well as the things that must be observed in the safety of transportation, or the environmental effects in case of incorrect transportation, etc., are mentioned. The code related to the transportation of the chemical substance for quick access to the information. Related to the safety of transportation of that chemical substance is also included in this section.
A) Road (truck, van, private car, etc.)
b) Air (plane, balloon, etc.)
c) Marine (ship, boat, etc.)
d) Railways (train, etc.)
Suggestions for safe handling of the substance
Restrictions on the use and application of the material
A) Environmental limitations
b) Individual limitations
In this section, additional and supplementary information is mentioned, which the consumer is advised to read.
Suggestions for safe handling of the substance
Restrictions on the use and application of the material
A) Environmental limitations
b) Individual limitations
What is the difference between MSDS and chemical label?
The MSDS is quite different from the safety label on the chemical package. A safety label may provide general information about the potential hazards of a particular product or chemical, while an MSDS provides more comprehensive information. In fact, MSDS can also be used as a reference for preparation of material safety labels. In general, we can say that the MSDS is prepared in order to state the dangers of a product and tell us how to work safely with that product.
Who is responsible for preparing MSDS?
All chemical manufacturers must also provide the MSDS when supplying that material. Chemical importers must also demand the MSDS of the imported material from the manufacturer and only import materials that have an MSDS. Distributors of chemicals are also obliged to supply the MSDS of the substance to the customer. Inside the organizations, senior management is responsible for providing the necessary facilities and conditions for preparing and publishing MSDS and making it available to users. The preparation and technical approval of MSDS is the responsibility of the organization’s health and safety experts.
Do we need to know all the information on an MSDS?
In principle, it is not necessary. What is very important is the right time to use an MSDS. Before using a particular product or chemical, the right time to use an MSDS is the right time to use an MSDS. This culture should be instilled in the employees of an organization that previously use any Know the chemical substance or a specific product and even before selling it to the manufacturers, know the composition of the substance, its storage conditions and its composition, as well as its dangers, and know how to react to it in different situations.
Is it permissible to use an old MSDS?
In a country like Canada, the health and safety laws of this country do not accept MSDSs older than 3 years.
