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What is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
To provide detailed information about the properties, hazards, safe use, handling, and storage of a chemical substance or product
What is included in Section 1 of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
Product name or identifier, manufacturer or supplier information, and recommended use
What does the GHS Hazard Pictograms and Signal Words in Section 2 of an SDS indicate?
The nature of hazards associated with the chemical
Why are SDSs considered an essential component of occupational health and safety?
To ensure that workers and emergency responders have access to critical information about the materials they handle
What type of data is provided in Section 11 of the Toxicological Information?
Acute and Chronic Effects
In Section 12, what is mentioned as a potential effect on aquatic life?
Moderate toxicity to aquatic life
Which section provides information about appropriate methods for discarding the substance?
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
What type of regulations are covered in Section 15: Regulatory Information?
Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations
What information is provided in Section 16: Other Information?
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Where in the SDS would you find the United Nations identification number for the hazardous material?
Section 14: Transport Information
What type of information is provided in Section 4: First-Aid Measures?
Descriptions of potential health effects
In Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection, what are 'Occupational Exposure Limits'?
Permissible exposure levels
What is the purpose of 'Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters' as mentioned in Section 5?
Gear recommended for firefighting personnel
What type of information is included in Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties?
Temperature-related properties
What is the emphasis of Section 6: Accidental Release Measures?
Protective measures for individuals responding to spills
What is the purpose of 'Trade Secret Information' as mentioned in Section 3?
Information about proprietary formulations
In Section 7: Handling and Storage, what are 'Conditions for Safe Storage'?
Guidelines for storing the substance safely
What should be worn by individuals handling the substance, as mentioned in Section 7?
Safety glasses, gloves
'Materials to Avoid' mentioned in Section 10 refer to:
Substances that may react adversely
'Environmental Precautions' mentioned in Section 6 mainly focus on:
Measures to protect the environment during cleanup
What is 'Incompatible Materials' as mentioned in Section 7?
Substances that should not come into contact with the product
What does 'Odor and Odor Threshold' refer to in Section 9?
Smell characteristics and the minimum concentration for detection
Learn about the purpose and components of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), which provide essential information about chemical substances or products for safe handling, storage, and emergency response. Understand the evolution from Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to SDS and their importance in occupational health and safety.
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