Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are developed by chemical manufacturers to provide information for each hazardous chemical they produce.
Access SDSs here (contact EHS for user name and password)
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SDSs are a component of OSHA's Hazard Communication and Laboratory Standards. Both standards states that employees have a right to know what hazards are associated with chemicals used in the workplace.
Every person who works with hazardous materials at Wellesley College should:
- be aware of what a SDS is and it's relevance to your health & safety.
- be aware of how to access SDS's for your work area/laboratory.
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maintain SDS's that are received with incoming chemical shipments and have them readily available for employees/students. Electronic access is also acceptable.
Information contained on an SDS is divided into 16 sections:
- Identification
- Hazard(s)
- Composition/Information on Ingredients
- First-Aid Measures
- Fire-Fighting Measures
- Accidental Release Measures
- Handling and Storage
- Exposure Control/personal protection
- Physical and Chemical Properties
- Stability and Reactivity
- Toxicological Information
- Ecological Information
- Disposal Considerations
- Transport Information
- Regulatory Information
- Other Information to include date of preparation or last revision
Global Harmonized Communication System - Labeling Info from MSDS online
Other SDS Sites:
Cornell University EHS Office Internet MSDS Sites
Science Lab - list of MSDS for over 4,000 commonly used chemicals.
University of Vermont's Safety Data Sheets
International Chemical Safety Cards - description of the card process
Louisiana State University CAMD MSDS Database
Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety - General Info on MSDSs
Oklahoma State University's Information on MSDSs