The basic disclosure document, which contains chemical safety information and is required by OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). This document provides a uniform ...

The first major overhaul of US chemical safety regulations in over a decade introduces sweeping changes to classification, ...

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are documents which provide detailed information for all of the hazards associated with a specific chemical or chemical mixture. Each chemical manufacturer is ...

The ACS Committee on Chemical Safety (CCS) is publishing a series of short, topical guides to help those who work in laboratories better understand the general aspects of laboratory and chemical ...

It is important to know how to read and interpret safety labels and SDSs (updated from Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in 2016). SDSs use the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), a universal system ...

EHS needs your help in keeping the chemical inventory up-to-date. At the bottom of this page are articles that can provide assistance in helping you get started. If you have any questions, please call ...

It is important to note that the time-sensitive chemicals listed on this webpage are not comprehensive. Researchers should always review the material safety data sheets for information regarding ...

In order to accomplish this, RIT has developed a Laboratory and Chemical Hygiene Safety Program that includes guidelines to ensure safe work practices and training to keep faculty, staff and students ...

To determine if a chemical is required to be used inside of a chemical fume hood, first check the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Statements found in Section 2 on a SDS such as “Do not breathe dust, fumes, ...

More information about a chemical is supplied in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). These are supplied with the chemical when purchased but can also be downloaded from the manufacturer's website or ...