What is content of MSDS or Material Safety and Data Sheet ?

Section 4: First aid measures –

Includes important symptoms and effects, acute or delayed symptoms with recommended or required treatment.

Section 5: Fire-fighting measures –

Lists suitable extinguishing media and techniques, equipment, and specific chemical hazards arising from fire.

Section 6: Accidental release measures –

Lists emergency procedures, protective equipment, and proper methods of containment and clean up.

Section 7: Handling and storage –

Lists precautions for safe handling and storage of cargoes, including incompatibilities with other cargoes/products (e.g. by reference to the use of the USCG Compatibility Chart).

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