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A Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is designed to provide both
workers and emergency personnel with the proper procedures
for handling or working with a particular substance.
The MSDS is produced by the manufacturer of the chemical,
and includes information such as physical data (melting
point, boiling point, flash point etc.), toxicity, health
effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, disposal, protective
equipment, and spill/leak procedures. These are of particular
use if a spill or other accident occurs. |
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MSDS's are meant for:
- Employees
who may be occupationally exposed to a hazard at work.
- Employers
who need to know the proper methods for storage etc.
- Emergency
responders such as fire fighters, hazardous material
crews, emergency medical technicians, and emergency
room personnel.
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is a list of typical sections of an MSDS |
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At Rutgers,
MSDS should be available for all chemicals that are present
at a facility. Especially particularly hazardous substances
which should have a paper copy of the MSDS on hand at
all times.
Please contact
REHS at 732/445-2550 with questions regarding MSDS. |
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Hazardous Substance Fact
Sheets
Hazardous
Substance Fact Sheets (HSFS) are reference documents
prepared by the State of New Jersey that contain information
on health hazards, exposure limits, personal protective
equipment, proper handling, first aid, and emergency
procedures for fires and spills for a particular chemical.
HSFS are available both in English and in Spanish.
The library of HSFS is available at the NJ Department
of Health and Senior Services website.
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University Program,
Regulations, and Guidance Links |
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NJ
Worker and Community RTK Act |
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Hazardous
Substances Fact Sheets (English) |
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Hazardous
Substances Fact Sheets (Spanish) |
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MSDS |
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SIRI MSDS Index |
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Health
Canada Infectious Agent MSDS |
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Mallinckrodt Baker MSDS Site |
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The
MSDS FAQ |
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Contacts |
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Overall Program
Management - Jennifer
Mancini, or call (732) 445 - 2550 |
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Health
Safety Specialists (By Campus Assignment), or call
(732) 445 - 2550 |
