UNDERSTANDING OF SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) FOR CHEMICALS

Purpose of Safety Data Sheet (SDS)... (multiple answers)

• Provide information on safe handling and use of chemicals and mixtures of chemicals

• Ensure user understand the hazard pictogram and hazard statement

• Allow user to recognize the symptoms of overexposure

• Recommendations of emergency response

Below the information contained in SDS... (multiple answer)

• Identification of the chemical

• Hazards identification, hazard pictogram and hazard statement

• Composition/information on chemical compounds/ ingredients

• First-aid and fire fighting measures

• Handling and storage

The hazard information of this pictogram...

• Oxidizing

• Explosive

• Flammable / Highly Flammable / Extremely Flammable

The hazard information of this pictogram...

• Harmful

• Corrosive

• Irritant

• Toxic

The hazard information of this pictogram...

• Harmful

• Corrosive

• Toxic / Very Toxic

• Irritant

Below the example of Hazard Statement... (multiple answer)

• Toxic if swallowed

• Causes skin irritation

• Cause severe skin burns and eye damage

• Flammable gas

• Explosive

Types of PPE for chemical handling... (multiple answer)

• Gloves

• Respirator

• Safety goggles

• Lab coat

Information contained in Chemical Label... (multiple answer)

• Chemical name

• Signal word: Danger

• Hazard pictogram

• Hazard statement

• Precautionary statement