Chemical Safety Data Sheet Essentials

Hazard Identification and First Aid

Clearly and briefly describe the main dangers, especially key risks to humans or the environment. Detail dangerous health effects, including symptoms related to foreseeable misuse.

First Aid Procedures

Describe first aid measures, clarifying if immediate medical attention is needed. Information should be brief and easy to understand, focusing on symptoms and effects. Include sections based on routes of exposure:

• Inhalation: Indicate if medical attention is required.
• Skin Contact: Indicate if medical attention is required.
• Eye Contact: Indicate if medical attention is required.
• Ingestion: Indicate if medical attention is required.

For some substances or preparations, emphasize the need for special means to provide specific and immediate treatment in the workplace.

Fire Safety Measures

• Identify extinguishing media that should not be used for safety reasons.
• Describe special risks particular to the material or preparation.
• Specify special protective equipment for firefighting personnel.

Measures in Case of Leakage

Personal Precautions

• Keep away from ignition sources.
• Ensure sufficient ventilation or respiratory protection.
• Control dust.
• Prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Environmental Precautions

Prevent contamination of drains, surface water, groundwater, and soil.

Methods for Cleaning

• Use absorbent materials (e.g., sand, earth).
• Eliminate gases or fumes with water protection and dilution.

Safe Handling Practices

Outline precautions to ensure safe handling, including advice on:

• Technical measures (e.g., local and general ventilation).
• Measures to prevent the formation of suspended particles.
• Measures to prevent fires.
• Any other specific equipment and procedures for use with the substance or preparation.

Storage Conditions

Detail the necessary conditions for safe storage:

• Retention walls.
• Adequate ventilation.
• Incompatible materials.
• Specific storage conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity).
• Requirements for special electrical equipment.
• Measures to prevent the accumulation of static electricity.

Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Respiratory Protection

For dangerous gases, consider the need for appropriate protective equipment, such as self-contained breathing apparatus or masks.

Hand Protection

Specify the type of gloves to be worn when handling the substance or preparation, or any complementary measures.

Eye Protection

Specify the required type of eye protection: safety glasses, face shield, etc.

Skin Protection

If parts other than hands need protection, specify the necessary equipment. Indicate specific hygiene measures if required.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Provide key physical and chemical characteristics, including but not limited to:

• Appearance
• Odor
• pH
• Melting Point
• Boiling Point
• Flash Point
• Flammability (solid, gas)
• Explosive Properties
• Oxidizing Properties
• Vapor Pressure
• Relative Density
• Solubility
• Lipophilicity
• Water Solubility
• Partition Coefficient

Also include other relevant data such as:

• Vapor Density
• Miscibility
• Evaporation Rate
• Conductivity
• Viscosity