Q. What is Material Safety Data Sheet ?

1. Material Safety Data Sheet is a formal document containing important information about the characteristics and actual or potential hazards of a substance.

2. It provides the name of the material, chemical name, manufacturer's name and address,

3. Gives a description on the Physical state, physical and chemical properties

4. Whether the substance is considered hazardous or non-hazardous, .

5. Adverse health effects, toxicological information regarding potential human health effects during contact, inhalation or ingestion

6. First aid measures, antidotes

7. Fire and explosion hazard data

8. Accidental release measures during spillage, leaks, or release

9. Personal protective equipments to be used

10. Handling and storage information, Transport information, Disposal considerations regarding recommended method for disposal (One mark for each point)