Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Overview

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What is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

  • To market chemical substances or products to potential buyers
  • To provide detailed information about the properties, hazards, safe use, handling, and storage of a chemical substance or product (correct)
  • To outline the corporate structure of a manufacturing company
  • To promote the use of hazardous chemicals in industrial settings

What is included in Section 1 of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

  • Chemical composition and formula
  • Product name or identifier, manufacturer or supplier information, and recommended use (correct)
  • Emergency response measures and regulatory compliance information
  • Details about the manufacturing process

What does the GHS Hazard Pictograms and Signal Words in Section 2 of an SDS indicate?

  • The product's price and availability
  • The manufacturing date and expiration date of the product
  • The nature of hazards associated with the chemical (correct)
  • The recommended applications or uses of the product

Why are SDSs considered an essential component of occupational health and safety?

<p>To ensure that workers and emergency responders have access to critical information about the materials they handle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is provided in Section 11 of the Toxicological Information?

<p>Acute and Chronic Effects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Section 12, what is mentioned as a potential effect on aquatic life?

<p>Moderate toxicity to aquatic life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which section provides information about appropriate methods for discarding the substance?

<p>Section 13: Disposal Considerations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of regulations are covered in Section 15: Regulatory Information?

<p>Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information is provided in Section 16: Other Information?

<p>Abbreviations and Acronyms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where in the SDS would you find the United Nations identification number for the hazardous material?

<p>Section 14: Transport Information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is provided in Section 4: First-Aid Measures?

<p>Descriptions of potential health effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection, what are 'Occupational Exposure Limits'?

<p>Permissible exposure levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters' as mentioned in Section 5?

<p>Gear recommended for firefighting personnel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is included in Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties?

<p>Temperature-related properties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of Section 6: Accidental Release Measures?

<p>Protective measures for individuals responding to spills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Trade Secret Information' as mentioned in Section 3?

<p>Information about proprietary formulations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Section 7: Handling and Storage, what are 'Conditions for Safe Storage'?

<p>Guidelines for storing the substance safely (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be worn by individuals handling the substance, as mentioned in Section 7?

<p>Safety glasses, gloves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Materials to Avoid' mentioned in Section 10 refer to:

<p>Substances that may react adversely (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Environmental Precautions' mentioned in Section 6 mainly focus on:

<p>Measures to protect the environment during cleanup (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Incompatible Materials' as mentioned in Section 7?

<p>Substances that should not come into contact with the product (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Odor and Odor Threshold' refer to in Section 9?

<p>Smell characteristics and the minimum concentration for detection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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