16-Heading MSDS (International Format)

The 16-heading MSDS contains the following information:

1) Chemical Product and Company Information
Product Name Name of the product that matches the supplier label.
Supplier Name Name, address and telephone number of the supllier.
Validated/Preparation Date Must not be older than three years. May also be found
under Other Information.
Product Uses Describes what the product is used for. If you wish to use it for other
purposes, or product use is not indicated contact your supervisor for clarification.
Product Classification Indicates WHMIS class(es) that the product belongs to. May
also be found under Regulatory Information.
2) Composition/Information on Ingredients Percent make-up of all hazardous
ingredients will be listed here.
3) Hazard Identification Provides an overview of known health effects. Details can
be found in Toxicological Information.
4) First Aid Measures Describes first aid or medical treatment if exposure occurs.
5) Fire-Fighting Measures Details fire fighting methods, extinguishing media and
hazardous products of combustion. Flammability data such as flash point, explosive
limits and autoignition temperature will also be listed here.
6) Accidental Release Measures Provides information on how to clean up spills or
accidental releases of hazardous materials.
7) Handling and Storage Describes safe handling procedures to minimize exposure
to hazardous materials and identifies incompatible storage conditions to be avoided.
8) Exposure Controls, Personal Protection and Exposure Limits Contains
recommendations that will help to make the working environment safe such as proper
ventilation. Also lists the proper protective equipment that must be worn, such as
gloves, eye protection, etc.. Exposure limits as established by various independant and
regulatory agencies may also be found in this section.
9) Physical and Chemical Properties Details about the unique properties of the
hazardous material can be found here to help determine safe handling procedures.
10) Stability and Reactivity Information regarding the material's reactivity with
other materials and what changes can occur during storage.
11) Toxicological Information Provides information about the toxicity of the
material and results of toxicity studies regarding the various routes of entry.
12) Ecological Information Describes what effect the material may have on the
environment and assist in determining proper disposal procedures.
13) Disposal Considerations Provides information regarding treatment, recycling and
disposal methods.
14) Transport Information Information regarding transport regulations such as TDG
class, packing group, PIN numbers and other special considerations when transporting
the material.
15) Regulatory Information This section lists applicable governmental regulations
that pertain to the product. Various international regualtions may also be found here.
16) Other Information Additional information regarding the material may be found
here such as referneces and contact information if the MSDS was prepared by an
agency other than the manufacturer or supplier.

9-Heading MSDS
The 9-heading MSDS contains the following information:
Product Information

Discloses maufacturer's and supplier's contact information, name of product and what it is used for.
Hazardous Ingredients

Lists the percentage concentrations of all regulated ingredients.
Physical Data

Contains information regarding the physical properties of the material such as density, boiling point, melting point, etc...
Fire and Explosion Data

Reveals fire fighting measures, lower and upper explosive limits, autoignition temperatures, etc...
Reactivity Data
Lists the incompatible materials (if any) and conditions under which the material becomes unstable.
Toxicological Properties
Includes information concerning possible health effects and exposure limits.
Preventative Measures
The recommendations to avoid exposure.
First-Aid Measures
Specific first-aid measures to follow in case of exposure.
Preparation Information
Discloses contact information regarding group that prepared the MSDS and the date of preparation.


Glossary of MSDS Terminology

A
Acute Exposure - A short-term exposure, usually occuring at high concentration.
Acute Health Effect - An effect that develops either immediately or a short time after exposure.
Autoignition Temperature - The minimum temperature required to initiate or cause self-sustained combustion, in the absence of a spark or flame.
B
Biohazardous Infectious Material - A material that contains organisms and the toxins produced by these organisms that have been shown to cause disease or are believed to
cause disease in either humans or animals.
Boiling Point - The temperature at which a liquid changes from a liquid to a gas, at normal atmospheric pressure.
C
Carcinogens - Agents/compounds that may induce cancer in humans.
CAS Registry Number - A number assigned to a material by the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) to provide a single unique identifier.
Chemical Formula - Sometimes called the molecular formula, indicates the elements that make up a chemical.
Chemical Name - A proper scientific name for the active ingredient of a product.
Chronic Exposure - A long-term exposure, usually occuring at low concentration.
Chronic Health Effect - An effect that appears a long time after exposure.
Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution - The ratio of the solubility of the chemical in an oil to its solubility in water.
Combustilble Liquid - A liquid whcih has a flash point above 37.8C.
Compressed Gas - A meterial which is a gas at normal room temperature (20C)and pressure but is packaged as a pressurized gas, dissolved gas or gas liquified by compression
or refrigeration.
Condensation - The process of reducing from one form to another denser form such as steam to water.
Controlled Products - Under the Controlled Products Regulation, a controlled product is defined as a material, product or substance which is imported or sold in Canada and
meets the criteria for one or more of the following classes:
Class A Compressed Gas
Class B Flammable and Combustible Material
Class C Oxidizing Material
Class D Poisonous and Infectious Material
Class E Corrosive Material
Class F Dangerously Reactive Material
Corrosive Material - A material that can attack (corrode) metals or cause permanent damage to human tissues such as skin and eyes on contact.
Cryogenics - Materials which exist at extremely low temperatures, such as liqquid nitrogen.
D
Dangerously Reactive Materials - Materials that may undergo vigorous condensation, decomposition or polymerization. They may react violently under conditions of shock or
increase in pressure or temperature. They may also react vigorously with water of water vapour to release a toxic gas.
Decomposition - The breakdown of a sustance, often due to heat, decay, or other effect, with the release of other compounds such as vapours or gases that may be flammable or
toxic.
Density - The weight of a material in a given volume. It is usually given in grams per millilitre (gm/ml).
Dilution Ventilation - Dilution of contaminated air with uncontaminated aid in a general area, room or building for the purposes of health hazard or nuisance control, and/or for
heating and cooling.
Dose - Amount of the agent that has entered the body through the various routes of entry.
E
Evaporation Rate - The rate at which a liquid changes to vapour at normal room temperature.
Explosive (Flammable) Limits - The lower explosive (flammable) limit (LEL) is the lowest concentration of vapour in air which will burn or explode upon contact with a source
of ignition. The upper explosive (flammable) limit (uel) is the highest concentration of vapour in air which will burn or explode upon contact with a source of ignition.
Explosive (Flammable) Range - The range between the lower explosive limit (LEL) and the upper explosive limit (UEL).
Exposure Limits - Established concentrations which, if not exceeded, will not generally cause adverse effects to the worker exposed. Exposure limits differ in name and meaning
depending on origin. For example:
1) the exposure levels for the hazardous chemicals that are included in the Regulation respecting the Control of Exposure to Biological or
Chemical Agents - made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario, are expressed as follows:

TWAEV - Time Weighted Average Exposure Value: The average airborne concentration of a biological or chemical agent to which
a worker may be exposed in a work day or a work week.

STEV - Short-Term Exposure Value: The maximum airborne concentration of a chemical or biological agent to which a worker may
be exposed in any 15 minute period, provided that the TWAEV is not exceeded.

CEV - Ceiling Exposure Value: The maximum airborne concentration of a biological or chemical agent to which a worker may be
exposed at any time.

SKIN - This notation indicates that direct or airborne contact with the product throuh the skin, mucous membranesor eres. Inclusion f
this notation is intended to suggest that preventative action be taken against absorption of the agent through these routes of entry.
2) Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) are exposure guidelines developed by the American Conference of Governmental Hygienists (ACGIH).
They have been adopted by several Canadian governments and others as their legal limits. They are expressed as follows:

TLV-TWA - Threshold Limit Value - Time Weighted Average: Time-weighted average concentration for a normal 8 hour work day
and a 40 hour work week, to which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed, day after day, without adverse affect.

TLV-STEL - Threshold Limit Value - Short Term Exposure Limit: A 15 minute time-weighted average exposure whcihc should not
be esceeded at any time during a work day even if the 8hr TWA is within the TLV. Exposures at the STEK should not be repeated
more than 4 times a day and there should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL.
TLV-C - Threshold Limit Value - Ceiling: The concentration that should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.
F
Flammable Limits - See "Explosive Limits"
Flammable Substance - One that will readily catch fire and continue to burn in air if exposed to a source of ignition.
1) Flammable Aerosol - A material that is packaged in an aerosol container which can release a flammable material.
2) Flammable Gas - A gas which can readily catch fire and continue to burn.
3) Flammable Liquid - A material that gives off a vapour which can readily catch fire and continue to burn. A flammable liquid has a
flashpoint below 37.8C.
4) Flammable Solid - A material which can readily catch fire and continue to burn vigorously and persistently. This may occur form friction,
absorbing moisture, from spontaneous chemical change, or by retaining heat from manufacturing or processing.
5) Reactive Flammable Material - A material which is a dangerous fire rick because it can react readily with air or water.
Flashback - This occurs when a trail of flammable material is ignited by a distant source of ignition. The flame then travels back along the trail of gas, vapour or aerosol to its
source.
Flash Point - The lowest temperature of a liquid at which it gives off enough vapour to form an ignitable mixture of vapour and air immediately above the surface of the liquid.
Freezing Point - The temperature at which a liquid becomes a solid, at normal atmospheric pressure.
H
Hazard - the potential for harmful effects.
Hazardous Combustion Products - Chemicals which may be formed when a material burns. These chemcials may be flammable, toxic or have other hazards.
Hazardous Decomposition Products - Formed when a material decomposes (breaks down) because it is unstable, or reacts with materials such as water or oxygen in air.
Hazardous Ingredient - Under the Hazardous Products Act, a chemical must be listed in the Hazardous Ingredients section of an MSDS if:
it meets the criteria for a controlled product,
it is one the ingredient disclosure list,
there is no toxicological information available, or
the supplier has reason to believe it might be hazardous.
Hazardous Polymerization - Polymerization is a process of forming a polymer by combining large numbers of chemical units or monomers into long chains (polyethylene from
ethylene or polystyrene from styrene). Uncontrolled polymerization cna be extremely hazardous. Some polymerization processes can release considerable heat or can be explosive.
I
Ingestion - Means taking a material into the body by mouth (swallowing).
Inhalation - Means taking a material into the body by breathing it in.
Irritant - Some sort of aggravation of whatever tissue the material comes in contact with.
L
LC50 - The concentration whcich causes the death of 50% of a group of test animals. The material is inhaled over a set period of time, usually 4 hrs. LC stands for lethal
concentration.
LD50 - The weight of material which causes the death of 50% of a group of test animals. It is usually expressed in weight of matrerial per weight of test animal. LD stands for
lethal dose.
LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) - See "Explosive Limits".
Local Exhaust Ventilation - Involves the capture of pollutants at the source.
M
Material Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects - Classified under "Poisnous and Infectious Material" as toxic or very toxic based on information such as the LD50 or
LC50.
Material Causing Other Toxic Effects - Classified under "Poisonous and Infectious Material" as a material causing toxic effects such as skin or respiratory sensitization,
carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, etc.
Melting Point - The temperature at which a solid material becomes a liquid.
Mutagen - An agent that affects the genes or cells of the exposed people in such a way that it may cause cancer in the exposed individual or an undesired mutation to occur in
some later generation.
N
NA Numer - See "UN Number".
O
Odour Threshold - The airborne concentration, usually in parts per million, at which an odour becomes detectable.
Oxidizing Material - Gives up oxygen easily or can readily oxidize other material.
P
Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) - Legal limits in the U.S.A. set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
pH - a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a material when dissolved in water.
Polymer - A natural or man-made material formed by combining large numbers of chemical units or monomers into long chains.
Part Per Million (PPM) - Represents the concentration of gases or vapour in air. For example, 1 ppm of a gas means that 1 unit of the gas is present for every 1 million units of
air.
S
Sensitization - The development, over time, of an allergic reaction to a chemcial.
Solubility -The ability of a material to dissolve in water or another liquid.
Solvent - A mateial which is capable of dissolving another chemical.
Specific Gravity - The density of a liquid compared to the density of an equal amount of water.
Stability - The ability of a material to remain unchanged in the presence of heat, moisture or air.
T
Teratogen - Agents or compounds that a pregent woman takes into her body that generates defects in the fetus.
TLV - See "Exposure Limits".
Toxicity - Ability of a substance to cause harmful effects.
Trade Name - The name under which a product is commercially known.
TWA - See "Exposure Limits".
U
UEL (Upper Explosive LImits) - See "Explosive Limtis".
UN Number - A four digit number assigned to a potentially hazardous material or class of materials. UN (United Nations) numbers are internationally recognized and are used by
fire fighters and other emergency response personnel for identification of materials during transportation emergincies. NA (North American) numbers are assigned by Transport
Canada and the US Department of Transport to materials they consider hazardous and to which a UN number has not been assigned.
V
Vapour - A gaseous form of a material which is normally solid or liquid at room temperature and pressure.
Vapur Density - The density of a vapour compared to the density of an equal amount of air.
Vapour Pressure - The pressure of a vapour in equillibrium with its liquid or solid form.
Ventilation - The movement of air.
Volatility - The ability of a material to evaporate.
W
WHMIS Toxicity Categories - The adverse (acute) efects resulting from a single dose of or exposure to a material. Ordinarily used to denote effects observed in experimental
animals. WHMIS categorizes chemicals as "toxic" or "very toxic".
WHMIS Class Descriptive Term LD50 wt/kg LC50 4 hr inhalation
Oral Skin Gas (ppm) Vapour (ppm) Dust (mg/L)
D
Very Toxic Below 50 mg Below 200 mg Below 2500 Below 1500 Below 0.5 Division 1
Subdvision A
D
Toxic 50-500 200-1000 1500-2500 0.5-2.5 Division 1
Subdivison B
Essentially non-toxic Above 500 Above 1000 Above 2500 Above 2500 Above 2.5
Source: "WHMIS: What You Need To Know", Office of Environmental Health and Safety, University of Toronto. Reproduced with permission.


Personal Safety
Personal safety is an issue for all members of the campus community - male and female. The purpose of the
following information is not to induce fear, but rather to help raise awareness and provide suggestions for avoiding
and preventing potentially dangerous situations.
Although many suggestions are listed, the most improtant tips are to use common sense, trust your instincts and be
informed. If a situation feels wrong, it probably is. Do not feel foolish or embarassed asking for help if you feel you
need it. Any situation that causes you concern or fear is a legitimate reason for seeking help.
Safety Tips
At all times
Project an image of calmness and confidence.
Let somebody know your whereabouts or plans if you are going to be out late
or not going home.
Use caution when communicating with strangers. Avoid giving your name,
address or schedule.
Be aware of your surroundings. If a situation feels dangerous, uncomfortable
or wrong in any way, avoid it or remove yourself from it as soon as possible.
If you feel that you are being followed get to a well-lit area and call UW Police.
When in a vehicle drive to the nearest police station, fire station or open
business - DO NOT DRIVE HOME.
Carry spare change with you and keep important phone numbers close at
hand.
Do not carry large amounts of cash. Banking machines are located on campus.
If you have to stay late on campus find a work partner/buddy. If you are alone,
make sure that you know where the nearest telephone is located and avoid
isolated areas. If none of these steps are possible, tell UW Police where you
are and they will check on you periodically.
Be alert in washrooms. Check for strangers while you are still near the door.
Whenever possible, ask a friend to accompany you.
Plan ahead how you will get home. Do not leave in the company of people
with whom you do not feel completely comfortable. When out, keep any eye
on your drink at all times.
If you observe a suspicious person, unusual or possible unlawful behaviour
notify UW Police Services. You may remain anonymous.
Walking
Follow a major road at night, or a well-lit path - shortcuts may save time, but
tend to be risky.
Walk at a steady pace and with confidence near the curbs. Avoid dark
entrances and shrubs.
Do not walk home alone at night - make arrangements with a friend to meet
and walk home together, call for a ride, or use one of the resources offered by
the University.
Transportation
Keep your vehicle in good working condition to avoid a breakdown on the
road.
Always lock your vehicle after entering and leaving. Check the interior of your
vehicle, including the back seat, before getting in.
Choose a safe path to your vehicle and avoid poorly lit or isolated areas. Have
your keys in hand and be ready to quickly unlock the vehicle door.
Carry a sign that reads CALL POLICE, in your vehicle.
If you feel that you are in a potentially dangerous situation, honk your horn,
flash your lights, or any other attention-getting action.
If a stranger offers help, ask them to contact the police for you. Do not accept
any rides.
On public transport - sit near the driver, do not fall asleep. Ask the driver to
stop the bus close to your destination. Have someone meet you at your stop if
traveling at night.
Elevators
If you feel uncomfortable about the person(s) occupying an elevator when the
doors open, do not get in. Wait until the next elevator arrives.
When you enter, stand next to the floor buttons. If you do encounter
difficulties with an occupant, push as many of the floor buttons as you can, or
push the alarm bell.
Campus elevators have auto dial phones directly connected to Plant
Operations for 24 hour assistance. Press call button or take phone off hook,
wait for answer, shout for help. UW Police Services will be notified if needed.
Where you live
Lock all doors and windows whenever possible and keep entrances well lit.
Do not put your full name on your mailbox.
Know which neighbours you can go to in an emergency.
Do not prop open doors with cans, bikes, etc. - this creates an easy access for
unwanted visitors.
Ask people to identify him or herself before unlocking a door for them.

Health, Safety and Environment
Management System
UW s Health, Safety and Environment Management System provides the framework
to enable University compliance with health, safety and environment legislation.
Specifically, it apprises members of the campus community of their duties and
responsibilities with respect to these acts, UW s relevant policies, and collateral
procedural and reporting requirements. Key to the HSEMS is UW Policy 34: Health,
Safety and Environment, which states:
The University of Waterloo strives to provide a safe, healthy work and educational environment for its students,
employees and visitors. The University insists on compliance with legislative requirements and regulations contained in,
but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), the Fire Prevention and Protection Act (FPPA) and the
Environmental Protection Act (EPA), and University of Waterloo policies and procedures.
Each faculty member, staff member, student and visitor and contractor has the primary responsibility for their own safety
and actions and for others affected by their actions. Supervisors and all other persons in authority must provide for health
and safety of those under their authority, including training in specific work tasks and must take necessary measures to
comply with environmental requirements.
The University has a general duty to take every precaution reasonable in the
circumstances for the protection of a worker (OHSA) as well as a duty to put in place
a proper system to prevent the occurrence of offences under the legislation and to
take reasonable steps to ensure the effective operation of that system (Supreme
Court of Canada).
The University fulfills these duties by ensuring:
1. Maintenance and implementation of a policy on Health, Safety and
Environment;
2. Compliance with HSE legislation;
3. Provision of centralized Health, Safety and Environment programs, standards,
and services;
4. Guidance to Faculty/department Health, Safety and Environment programs;
5. Monitoring and auditing of HSE; and
6. Support for the activities of health and safety committees.
Responsibilities
All persons on University premises, whether for monetary compensation or for educational or other purposes, are
responsible for:
1. Complying with HSE legislation and UW s HSE Policy and Program;
2. Using or wearing the appropriate equipment, protective devices or clothing;
3. Reporting promptly any hazardous condition or injury to his/her supervisor; and
4. Refraining from any activity that may endanger the health and safety of themselves or of any other
person.