MSDS Activity
Throughout the year we will be using some dangerous or hazardous chemicals and it is imperative that you know how to reference the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each of the chemicals we will be using. Today you will be given an MSDS sheet for a chemical we may use at some point in the future.
For today’s activity you are to fill out the sheet below for the important information on an MSDS sheet. The handling, storage, transport and regulatory information is not information you will have to know for this class. For this class you are to know the safety information as to keep both yourself and the lab prepared for the worst. Most if not all of the MSDS you will have to read this year will be kept on a CD located near the fume hood
On the sheet below answer the general questions for MSDS sheets and specific questions for your chemical.
General Questions
1. If you splashed some of your chemical in your eye, what section would you consult for help?
2. What section of the MSDS would you have to consult if you were using this substance in a lab that contained an open Bunsen burner?
3. Where is the eyewash fountain and safety shower located in the lab room?
4. If the chemical accidentally gets on your skin what section should you consult?
5. When you are done with the lab what section will tell you what to do with your wastes?
Specific Questions
6. What is the chemical you are investigating? Who is the manufacturer?
7. What kinds of Personal Protective Equipments should you use when handling this chemical?
8. If you get your chemical in your eyes, what procedure should you follow?
9. What are some of the specific properties of your chemical?
10. Would you feel safe using your chemical next to a student who was careless with an open flame? Why or why not?