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The MSDS must also identify:
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The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to use a product safely - safety glasses, gloves, apron, respirator, etc.
The physical hazards of the chemical - whether or not if it’s explosive, flammable or reactive.
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The routes of entry into the body - eyes, skin and inhalation.
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Acute (short term) and Chronic (long term) health effects and it will also identify specific problems for users with pre existing health problems, for example, it might say “ if suffering from emphysema, do not use this product” , or “use only in well ventilated areas”.
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It will say if the product is considered to be a carcinogen and recommend OSHA safe exposure guidelines.
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It will recommend safe handling and storage guidelines, for example, if the product is flammable it might say - ‘Do not use around open flames and other sources of ignition - store below 120 degrees Fahrenheit’.
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