Some hazard information will be provided on labels, but the safety data sheet provides you with much more detailed information. The information in the SDS will help you to make sure that the product is used safely by informing you about the product's hazards, on how it should be handled, stored and disposed of and explaining what should be done in the case of an accident. | MFP ed1 16 10 2002 EMi SAFETY DATA SHEETS M1 Some hazard information will be provided on labels but the safety data sheet provides you with much more detailed information. The information in the SDS will help you to make sure that the product is used safely by informing you about the product s hazards on how it should be handled stored and disposed of and explaining what should be done in the case of an accident. Hazard A potential source of harm. Risk The likelihood of the dangerous properties of a chemical causing harm to people or the environment . Category of danger A description of hazard to health fire explosion and or the environment. Classification Precise identification of the hazard of a chemical by assigning a category of danger and or risk phrases using set criterias. Risk phrase R-phrase A standard phrase which gives simple informaiton about the hazards of a chemical in normal use. The use of the Safety Data Sheet SDS Get information about the hazards of the product Section 3 Hazard identification shows the classification of the product identified in section 1 identification of the preparation and of the company . The hazards are given by the use of standard warning symbols and R-phrases. Also the flammability is a part of the classification. Determine appropiate personal protection equipment to avoid accidents due to exposure To avoid accidents due to exposure - swallowing inhalation contact with skin and eyes - information about exposure controls and personal protection is given in section 8. Accidents In case of doubt seek medical advice Bring the label or the Safety Data Sheet with the patient. More precise instructions will be given in the SDS in section 4. Determine firefighting measures Section 5 informs about fire fighting measures. In general water jets should not be used as this may spread the fire. Prevent release to the environment Section 7 - Handling and storage gives general advice in this respect. M1 ed1 14 10 2002 MA SAFETY DATA SHEETS
