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    The document summarizes the 16 section standardized format for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in their Z400.1-1993 standard. The purpose of the standardized format is to provide health and safety information for chemical handling in a consistent manner across suppliers. Each of the 16 sections is outlined, describing the type of information included in areas such as product identification, health hazards, protective measures, physical properties, disposal considerations, and regulatory information. Compliance with the ANSI standard is voluntary, though OSHA allows its use as long as the required information is presented.

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    The document summarizes the 16 section standardized format for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in their Z400.1-1993 standard. The purpose of the standardized format is to provide health and safety information for chemical handling in a consistent manner across suppliers. Each of the 16 sections is outlined, describing the type of information included in areas such as product identification, health hazards, protective measures, physical properties, disposal considerations, and regulatory information. Compliance with the ANSI standard is voluntary, though OSHA allows its use as long as the required information is presented.

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    The document summarizes the 16 section standardized format for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in their Z400.1-1993 standard. The purpose of the standardized format is to provide health and safety information for chemical handling in a consistent manner across suppliers. Each of the 16 sections is outlined, describing the type of information included in areas such as product identification, health hazards, protective measures, physical properties, disposal considerations, and regulatory information. Compliance with the ANSI standard is voluntary, though OSHA allows its use as long as the required information is presented.

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    The ANSI Standardized MSDS Format

    Document Number: 250

    The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) developed a new standard


    (Z400.1-1993) to assist with the format and preparation of Material Safety Data
    Sheets (MSDS). The purpose of this standard is to provide information in a
    consistent manner and to make it easier to find information regardless of the
    supplier of the MSDS. The following list indicates the 16 sections of the new
    MSDS standardized format.
    Section 1:
    Chemical Product and Company Identification
    This section links the chemical name on the label to the MSDS. The MSDS also
    lists the name, address and the phone number of the company, manufacturer or
    distributor who provides the chemical.
    Section 2:
    Composition, Information or Ingredients
    This section must identify all the hazardous ingredients of the material. This
    section may also include OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) and ACGIH
    (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) Threshold Limit
    Values (TLVs).
    Section 3:
    Hazard Identification
    This section discusses the health effects one may encounter when exposed to
    the material. The section will describe the appearance of the material, the
    potential health effects and symptoms associated with exposure, routes of entry,
    target organs that could be affected, and so on.
    Section 4:
    First Aid Measures
    This section will describe possible first aid procedures for each route of entry.
    The procedures will be written so that untrained individuals can understand the
    information.
    Section 5:
    Fire-Fighting Measures
    This section will describe information on the fire and explosive properties of the
    material, extinguishing items, and general fire-fighting instructions.
    Section 6:
    Accidental Release Measures
    This section gives information on how to respond when a material spills, leaks or
    is released into the air. This information may include how to contain a spill or the
    types of equipment that may be needed for protection.
    Section 7:
    Handling and Storage
    This section discusses information on handling and storage of the material.
    Topics that could be described are: general warnings to prevent overexposure,
    handling procedures, and hygiene instructions to prevent continued exposure.
    Section 8:
    Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
    This section discusses engineering controls and personal protective equipment
    that would help reduce exposure to the material. The necessary personal
    protective equipment should be considered for eye/face protection, skin
    protection and respiratory protection.
    Section 9:
    Physical and Chemical Properties
    This section will include information about the physical and chemical properties
    of the material. The following characteristics should be detailed: appearance,
    odor, physical state, pH, vapor pressure, vapor density, boiling point,
    freezing/melting point, solubility in water and specific gravity or density. Indicate if
    these characteristics do not apply to your material.
    Section 10:
    Stability and Reactivity
    This section requires that potentially hazardous chemical reactions be identified.
    It addresses chemical stability, conditions to avoid, incompatibility with other
    materials, hazardous decomposition and hazardous polymerization.
    Section 11:
    Toxicological Information
    This section discusses data used to determine the hazards that are given in
    Section 3, "Hazard Identification." The following information can be addressed:
    acute data, carcinogenicity, reproductive effects, target organ effects, etc.
    Section 12:
    Ecological Information
    This section will help determine the environmental impact should the material
    ever be released into the environment.
    Section 13:
    Disposal Considerations
    This section gives important information that may be helpful in the proper
    disposal of the material. The information can cover disposal, recycling and
    reclamation.
    Section 14:
    Transport Information
    This section is designed to give basic shipping information. The basic shipping
    information could include: the hazardous materials description, hazard class and
    the identification number (UN or NA numbers).
    Section 15:
    Regulatory Information
    This section discusses information on the regulations under which the material
    falls. Examples of a few regulatory agencies are: OSHA, TSCA (Toxic Substance
    Control Act), CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response,
    Compensation, and Liability Act), SARA Title III (Superfund Amendments and
    Reauthorization Act).
    Section 16:
    Other Information
    This section should include any other important information concerning the
    material. This information can include: hazard ratings, preparation and revisions
    of the MSDS, and label information.
    This is a general overview of the ANSI Z400.1-1993 standard. The standard is
    intended to help develop consistent, understandable MSDSs that will provide
    useful information to a cross-section of education levels, from the average
    person to the chemist. The MSDS sections were prioritized according to the
    usefulness of the information. If you wish to obtain a copy of this standard,
    please contact:
    American National Standards Institute
    11 West 42nd Street
    New York, NY 10036
    Commonly Asked Questions
    Q. Does OSHA require you to comply with this standard?
    A. No, it is a voluntary standard. OSHA allows any format as long as it includes
    the information stated in 1910.1200 (g).
    Bibliography
    American National Standard, Z400.1-1993

    From: Lab Safety Supply, at www.labsafety.com

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