3.0 Chemical and Hazard Identification 

Chemical manufacturers or distributors perform an assessment of the physical and health hazards of each chemical they produce. This information is included in a safety data sheet (SDS) and, in part, on container labels. 

3.1 The manufacturer's label should be kept intact. When a chemical is transferred to another container for storage, the new containers should be labeled with the name of the product, the chemical constituents and hazard warnings. 

 

3.2 Safety data sheets (SDSs) received with chemical shipments must be maintained and readily accessible to laboratory workers.

SDSs for stockroom chemicals withdrawn from the Biology Department or Chemistry Department stockrooms are available online. (Hazcom -Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (Click here) 

3.2.1 Biology sds

3.2.2 Chemistry sds

3.2.3 Forensic Science msds

3.2.4 Maintenance msds

3.2.5 Others Arts and Crafts sds

 

3.3 The 16 sections of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) will provide the information needed to identify hazards and list any precautions that need to be followed to reduce risks and exposure. Descriptions of SDS Sections: 

Section 1 - Product and Company Identification 

Section 2 - Hazards Identification 

Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients 

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 

Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection 

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 

Section 12 - Ecological Information 

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 

Section 14 - Transport Information 

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 

Section 16 - Other information 

SDSs for most laboratory chemicals may be found under Topic #8 Safety Data Sheets. 

 

3.4 Safety Data Sheets Pictograms

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Hazard Communication Standard Pictogram 

 

As of June 1, 2015, the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) will require pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazard(s). The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard classification. 

 

HCS Pictograms and Hazards 

 

3.4.1 Globally Harmonized System (GHS) - Hazard Statements 

 

3.4.2 Globally Harmonized System (GHS) - Precautionary Statements