Material Safety Data Sheets
The MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) of a chemical product comprises 16 paragraphs. The MSDS contains information on the manufacturer, the composition as well as the physical and chemical properties of the product. Further items treated are storage, possible hazards, personal protection, toxicological/ecological aspects and the measures to be taken in case of accident or fire. Finally the MSDS lists the relevant regulations and the R and S phrases. For additional information on lab safety see for example:
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