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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) devel- the material. The necessary personal protective equip-
oped a new standard (Z400.1-1993) to assist with the for- ment should be considered for eye/face protection, skin
mat and preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets protection and respiratory protection.
(MSDS). The purpose of this standard is to provide infor- Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
mation in a consistent manner and to make it easier to find This section will include information about the physical
information regardless of the supplier of the MSDS. The and chemical properties of the material. The following
following list indicates the 16 sections of the new MSDS characteristics should be detailed: appearance, odor, phys-
standardized format. ical state, pH, vapor pressure, vapor density, boiling point,
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification freezing/melting point, solubility in water and specific
This section links the chemical name on the label to the gravity or density. Indicate if these characteristics do not
MSDS. The MSDS also lists the name, address and the apply to your material.
phone number of the company, manufacturer or distribu- Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
tor who provides the chemical. This section requires that potentially hazardous chemical
Section 2: Composition, Information or Ingredients reactions be identified. It addresses chemical stability,
This section must identify all the hazardous ingredients of conditions to avoid, incompatibility with other materials,
the material. This section may also include OSHA hazardous decomposition and hazardous polymerization.
Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) and ACGIH Section 11: Toxicological Information
(American Conference of Governmental Industrial This section discusses data used to determine the hazards
Hygienists) Threshold Limit Values (TLVs). that are given in Section 3, Hazard Identification. The
Section 3: Hazard Identification following information can be addressed: acute data, car-
This section discusses the health effects one may cinogenicity, reproductive effects, target organ effects, etc.
encounter when exposed to the material. The section will Section 12: Ecological Information
describe the appearance of the material, the potential This section will help determine the environmental
health effects and symptoms associated with exposure, impact should the material ever be released into the envi-
routes of entry, target organs that could be affected and so ronment.
on.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Section 4: First Aid Measures This section gives important information that may be help-
This section will describe possible first aid procedures for ful in the proper disposal of the material. The information
each route of entry. The procedures will be written so that can cover disposal, recycling and reclamation.
untrained individuals can understand the information.
Section 14: Transport Information
Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures This section is designed to give basic shipping information.
This section will describe information on the fire and The basic shipping information could include: the haz-
explosive properties of the material, extinguishing items ardous materials description, hazard class and the identifi-
and general fire-fighting instructions. cation number (UN or NA numbers).
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Section 15: Regulatory Information
This section gives information on how to respond when a This section discusses information on the regulations
material spills, leaks or is released into the air. This infor- under which the material falls. Examples of a few regula-
mation may include how to contain a spill or the types of tory agencies are: OSHA, TSCA (Toxic Substance Control
equipment that may be needed for protection. Act), CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental
Section 7: Handling and Storage Response, Compensation, and Liability Act), SARA Title
This section discusses information on handling and storage III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act).
of the material. Topics that could be described are: gener- Section 16: Other Information
al warnings to prevent overexposure, handling procedures This section should include any other important informa-
and hygiene instructions to prevent continued exposure. tion concerning the material. This information can
Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection include: hazard ratings, preparation and revisions of the
This section discusses engineering controls and personal MSDS and label information.
protective equipment that would help reduce exposure to This is a general overview of the ANSI Z400.1-1993 stan-
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The ANSI Standardized MSDS Format
Common Questions
Q. Does OSHA require you to comply with this
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Bibliography
American National Standard, Z400.1-1993
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