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Body Repair - Safety and Cleanliness - What is an MSDS?
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MSDS stands for “Material Safety Data Sheet”. It is intended to provide workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner. |
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Always review the MSDS before using any chemical so you know how to safely use it and what to do in case of a problem such as a spill occurs. |
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Information Included In a Typical MSDS:
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Material name and contents volume | |
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Physical data (melting point, boiling point, flash point, etc.) | |
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Spill-handling procedures | |
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Note that MSDS formats can vary from source to source within a country depending on national requirements.
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This mark indicates a toxic substance. Do not inhale or take internally and avoid direct skin contact.
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This mark indicates a substance is oxidizer and may easily react with other products, generally by yielding oxygen, and cause or enhance the combustion of other materials.
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This mark indicates a flammable product that will ignite at relatively low temperatures, such as room temperature.
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