16-heading MSDS

The 16-heading MSDS contains the following information:

1) Chemical Product and Company Information
	Product Name
		Name of the product that matches the supplier label.
	Supplier Name
		Name, address and telephone number of the supllier.
	Validated/Preparation Date
		Must not be older than three years. May also be found under Other Information.
	Product Uses
		Describes what the product is used for. If you wish to use it for other purposes, or product use is not indicated contact your supervisor for clarification.
	Product Classification
		Indicates WHMIS class(es) that the product belongs to. May also be found under Regulatory Information.
2) Composition/Information on Ingredients
		Percent make-up of all hazardous ingredients will be listed here.
3) Hazard Identification
		Provides an overview of known health effects. Details can be found in Toxicological Information.
4) First Aid Measures
		Describes first aid or medical treatment if exposure occurs.
5) Fire-Fighting Measures
		Details fire fighting methods, extinguishing media and hazardous products of combustion. Flammability data such as flash point, explosive limits and autoignition temperature will also be listed here.
6) Accidental Release Measures
		Provides information on how to clean up spills or accidental releases of hazardous materials.
7) Handling and Storage
		Describes safe handling procedures to minimize exposure to hazardous materials and identifies incompatible storage conditions to be avoided.
8) Exposure Controls, Personal Protection and Exposure Limits
		Contains recommendations that will help to make the working environment safe such as proper ventilation. Also lists the proper protective equipment that must be worn, such as gloves, eye protection, etc.. Exposure limits as established by various independant and regulatory agencies may also be found in this section.
9) Physical and Chemical Properties
		Details about the unique properties of the hazardous material can be found here to help determine safe handling procedures.
10) Stability and Reactivity
		Information regarding the material's reactivity with other materials and what changes can occur during storage.
11) Toxicological Information
		Provides information about the toxicity of the material and results of toxicity studies regarding the various routes of entry.
12) Ecological Information
		Describes what effect the material may have on the environment and assist in determining proper disposal procedures.
13) Disposal Considerations
		Provides information regarding treatment, recycling and disposal methods.
14) Transport Information
		Information regarding transport regulations such as TDG class, packing group, PIN numbers and other special considerations when transporting the material.
15) Regulatory Information
		This section lists applicable governmental regulations that pertain to the product. Various international regualtions may also be found here.
16) Other Information
		Additional information regarding the material may be found here such as referneces and contact information if the MSDS was prepared by an agency other than the manufacturer or supplier.

16-Heading MSDS