MSDS
and RTK Labels
Behind
every Right-to-Know label there is a Material Safety Data
Sheet. An MSDS provides more in-depth information about
a chemical and the hazards associated with it. The MSDS
also includes information on first aid and emergency responses,
personal protective equipment, handling instructions, control
measures, primary routes of entry, and other vital information
necessary for the safe use of hazardous chemicals. To learn
what is required on an MSDS, consult OSHA's
Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 (g).
As with
RTK labels, there are many ways to style and organize an
MSDS. OSHA recommends the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) Z400.1-1993 standard for the preparation of an MSDS.
However, it is ultimately up to manufacturers, importers,
distributors, and employers to determine which format they
use.
More information about Material Safety Data Sheets.
See an OSHA example of a Material Safety Data Sheet.
Related
links
Download
MSDS Forms
OSHA
MSDS Standard {HCS 1910.1200 (e)}
Free NFPA Ratings Explanation
Guide
For
more information
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