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

Section 12: Ecological information –

Includes ecotoxicity, persistence and degradability, bioaccumulation potential, and mobility in soil.

Section 13: Disposal considerations –

Description of wastes and information on their safe handling and methods of disposal. It should be noted that Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 regulates discharge of residues of chemical liquids transported in bulk.( for chemical tankers)

Section 14: Transport information –

Hazardous Materials or Dangerous Goods shipping information:

• The IMDG Code –

Transport information includes: UN Number; Proper Shipping Name; Transport Hazard Class; Packing Group; Environmental Hazards. This information covers transport of packaged goods (e.g. drums, boxes, containers and portable tanks).