Review both the appropriate Standard Operating Procedure and the MSDS when working with a chemical for the first time or when training staff. The Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety maintains MSDSs for all chemicals used at the University. MSDSs can be obtained by calling 898-4453 or ordered through our Web Server .
Information is divided into ten sections.
Section I of the MSDS lists information identifying the manufacturer and the product. Date of preparation. Section III describes the physical properties of the material. The appropriate extinguishing agent for fires involving the material will be listed. Special fire fighting procedures may also be listed.