MSDS STUDY GUIDE
What does MSDS stand for - Answers- Material Safety Data Sheet
What is employer responsibility for MSDS Sheets - Answers- 1.Worker know how to
use it and get proper training.
2. MSDS sheets must be available to worker in any
section of work
What is validity of MSDS in work place - Answers- 3 Years
What is 9 Sections of MSDS - Answers- 1. Product ID and use information
2. Hazardous info and ingredients
3. Physical Data
4. Fire and Explosion Data
5. Reactivity Data
6. Toxicological Properties
7. Preventative Measures
8. First Aid Measures
9. MSDS information
What is the 3 ways of entry for hazardous materials - Answers- 1. Skin
2. Inhalation
3. Consumption
What is LD50 - Answers- Contact with hazardous chemical thru intake of skin or
ingestion
What is LC50 - Answers- Contact with hazardous chemical thru intake of inhalation
What is the LD50 stand for - Answers- The value that determines 50% of deaths in
animals when in contact with piosious substances
What is more dangerous LD50 value - Answers- A Smaller LD number means it more
toxic.
MSDS (material safety data sheet) - Answers- a document that contains info. on the
potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with
the chemical product.
OSHA - Answers- Occupational Safety & Health Administration
How many sections does a MSDS have? - Answers- 16
Section 1-Identification - Answers- identifies the chemical and recommended uses.
