MSDS's provide information about the chemical or its components, safe handling procedures, signs and symptoms of an exposure, first aid measures, and procedures to be taken if the chemical is spilled, involved in a fire, or destined for disposal. SRC is required to have a MSDS for each hazardous chemical located at this facility. SRC maintains files of the MSDS's and ensures that they are accessible to all personnel. SRC's MSDS files are located in the grey filing cabinet adjacent to the Operations Check-in Desk.
Files are in alphabetical order, and an index is located at the front of the drawer.
MSDS's for chemicals being used by each User during each beamtime are posted at the front end control panel of each beamline. All personnel must read the MSDS for each new or unfamiliar chemical they use prior to working with the chemical. A detailed explanation of MSDS's can be found in the SRC Safety Policy and Procedures manual. An online MSDS search engine is located at the SRC SafetyWeb page. If you are unfamiliar with Material Safety Data Sheets, SRC recommends that you read Chapter 15 in SRC's Safety Policy and Procedures manual.