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MSDSMSDS

MSDS is an acronym for Material Safety Data Sheets

and is used as a resource for chemical management.

MSDS are forms containing data on different types of chemicals that are

found in the home and the workplace.

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Uses for MSDSUses for MSDS

MSDS provides employees information on how to work with particular

chemicals in the work place safely.

MSDS includes mainly toxic chemicals and can be found in all businesses

dealing with toxic chemicals.

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Information on MSDSInformation on MSDS

MSDS includes important information dealing with chemicals such as:

• physical data • toxicity• health effects • storage• storage • removal

• handling equipment• how to deal with spills

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Uses in the workplaceUses in the workplace

MSDS is used in the workplace for proper handling of toxic chemicals.

MSDS also shows employees how to properly label chemicals in the

workplace that could potentially be hazardous.

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Uses in the workplaceUses in the workplace

An MSDS booklet is located in the front of the classroom if ever needed, and a

phone number for MSDS is located next to the telephone in the front of

the room.