Hazardous Chemicals

Safety Data Sheet Sections

100

Hazard Identification

Section 2

200

Exposure controls and personal protection

Section 8

300

First aid measures

Section 4

400

Fire-fighting measures

Section 5

500

Handling and storage

Section 7

Classifications

100

Indicates a mixed load of hazardous materials.

DANGEROUS

200

Oxidizers

Class 5

300

Flammable liquids

Class 3

400

Radioactive materials

Class 7

500

What are the GHS categories?

Physical, Health, Environmental

Types

100

Bleach and hydrogen peroxide

Disinfectants/ cleaning agents

200

Nitrous oxide and Sevoflurane

Anesthetic gases

300

Formaldehyde and sterilizing agents

Gases and vapors

400

Alcohol-based products

Solvents

500

Cisplatin and Methotrexate

Chemotherapy drugs

Safety Precautions

100

For splashes

Goggles/ face shields

200

For inhalation hazards

Respirators/ masks

300

For chemical contact

Gowns/ aprons

400

Call poison control, do not induce vomiting

Ingestion

500

Move to fresh air immediately

Inhalation

Health Risks

100

Difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing, and choking can occur

Respiratory problems

200

Skin, eyes, nose, and throat

Irritation

300

Liver or kidney

Organ damage

400

Dizziness, nausea, weakness, and in severe cases, collapse or convulsions.

Poisoning

500

Carcinogens

Increased risk of cancer