Section VII gives instructions for the steps to be taken in case of an accidental release or spill. The steps normally include information on containment, evacuation procedures, and waste disposal. Section VIII describes the protective equipment for the individual who might have to work with the substance. Always review the appropriate Standard Operating Procedure. Section IX describes handling and storage procedures to be taken with the material.
Section X describes any special precautions or miscellaneous information regarding the material.
In some cases, manufacturers may choose to withhold certain information on a MSDS provided the information is trade secret. Regardless of the existence of trade secrets, the MSDS must still contain all relevant hazard, protection, and health information. Some MSDSs may not contain all ten sections or the information may be in a slightly different order. However, the basic information described above must be provided. Some MSDSs are more complete than others.