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1. PURPOSE
1.1 A Material Safety Data Sheet supplies detailed information on a chemical and its Hazards.
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1 The Material Safety Data Sheet is a detailed information bulletin prepared by the manufacturer or
importer of a chemical. MSDS sheets describe the properties of chemicals to aid the laboratory in
the proper identification, handling, storage and waste disposal practices. This information should be
used to prepare employees for handling chemicals routinely as well as during emergency situations.
Using the manufacturer's MSDS sheets as a reference, the Laboratory has prepared and provides a
log of simplified MSDS sheets which contain all the required information from the manufacturer's
MSDS sheet in a precise, organized format.
3. RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1.All level laboratory staff
4. POLICY
4.1. Hazard information provided in the MSDS has been obtained from exhaustive literature surveys
followed by an intensive evaluation by a team of qualified scientists and health professionals to
determine the applicability and validity of scientific data.
4.2. Assessment of chemical hazard risk levels in the laboratory is most conveniently achieved
employing MSDS information.
5. PROCEDURE:
5.1 The safest and most complete way to identify and learn how to handle a chemical, any hazard that
may present and how to protect yourself from these hazards is to read MSDS. The information on the
MSDS includes all aspects of this data. Although the form itself may change, the information located
on these forms should be complete.

5.2 There is no legal requirement for analytical and toxicological testing of chemicals by consumers.
However, it is the user's responsibility to acquire a current MSDS on every chemical used in the
workplace, to provide access to such information to the worker and to train workers in the safe use,
handling and disposal of chemical and hazardous materials.
5.3 The following information are listed on the sheet of MSDS:
5.3.1 Material Identification: This section provides the chemical identity of the product as a whole.
Chemicals can be identified in several ways: by the formal chemical name, by the trade name,
by the chemical family or general category of chemical. The formal chemical name may be

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provided only if the product is made up of a single chemical. Mixtures that are made up of
several different chemicals may not have a formal chemical name.
5.3.2 Physical Data:
5.3.2.a Boiling point: This is the temperature (in °F) at which the liquid boils at sea level.
5.3.2.b Vapor pressure: The higher the vapor pressure, the more easily a liquid will evaporate.
Liquid materials that evaporate easily are termed volatile, and this means that
concentrations can build up quickly when working the material in liquid form. Materials with
high vapor pressures may be particularly hazardous in enclosed or confined areas or if the
air circulation is poor.
5.3.2.c Vapor Density: This is the relative density or weight of a vapor or gas compared with an
equal volume of air. A vapor density less than one means that the substance will
tend to rise in air; a vapor density greater than one means that it will fall in air. Substances
with high vapor density will concentrate in the bottom of tanks.

5.3.2.d Appearance and odor: This information may help you identify what you are working with.
Keep in mind that odor or smell may be a poor measure of the concentration of the substance in
the air. Some substances can reach hazardous levels and still have no noticeable odor.

5.3.3 Fire and Explosion Hazard Data:

5.3.3.a Flash Point: This refers to the temperature (in °F) at which a liquid will give off enough flammable
vapor to be ignited. The flash point may be expressed as a range of temperatures. A flash point
that is at or near room temperature (73°F) indicates that the material is especially dangerous
because explosive vapors can form without additional heating.
5.3.3.b Flammable or Explosive Limits: This refers to the range of gas or vapor concentrations (usually
expressed in percent by volume or ppm) that will burn or explode if a source of ignition (spark,
flame, or cigarette) is present. A value of % by volume is equivalent to 10,000 rpm.
5.3.4 Reactivity Data.
5.3.4.a Stability indicates whether the subject material is stable or unstable under any reasonably
foreseeable conditions of storage, handling, use or misuse. If checked unstable, conditions
which could result in a dangerous reaction or decomposition should be listed, including
temperatures above 150°F, etc.
5.3.5 Health Hazard Data.

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5.3.5.a Threshold Limit Value : This is an airborne concentration that should not be exceeded even for a
short time.
5.3.5.b Emergency and first aid procedures: The instructions for treatment of a victim of acute inhalation,
ingestion and skin or eye contact with a specific hazardous substance or its component. The listed
items should be for emergency procedures only.
5.3.6 Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures:
5.3.6.a Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled. This section includes the methods to be
used to control and clean up spills and leaks, applicable precautions such as: avoiding breathing
of gases or vapors, contact with liquids and solids, removing sources of ignition, etc. The list
should include the need (if any) for special equipment to be used for cleanup, such as glass or
plastic scoops, etc. Waste disposal methods should describe the acceptable, as well as prohibitive
methods for disposing of spilled solids or liquids, such as flushing with water, returning to
container, burning, etc. Also, the user should be alerted to any potential danger to the environment
such as effects on general population, crops, water supplies, etc.
5.3.7 Special Protection Information.
5.3.7.a Ventilation: Whenever ventilation is needed to capture or contain contaminants at their source as
means of controlling personal exposure to a specific substance or to prevent the build-up of an
explosive atmosphere, the appropriate type ventilation systems should be listed along with any
applicable conditions of use or limitations.
5.3.7.b Protective Gloves: Many solvents can easily penetrate through rubber or neoprene, so whenever
gloves are necessary to prevent skin exposure while handling a specific substance or material,
special glove design, construction and material requirements, are listed, as appropriate.
5.3.7.c Eye Protection: There are many types of eye and face protective devices on the market and for
almost any type hazard encountered there is a suitable type available. When eye or face
protection beyond that of general use are necessary while handling or otherwise exposed to the
specific substance or mixture, such special protective devices should be listed along with any
conditions of use or limitations.
5.3.8 Special Precaution:
5.3.8.a Precautions to be taken in handling or storage: Any additional or special precautions not addressed
elsewhere in the MSDS should be listed here. List may include such items as handling or storing
to avoid reaction hazards, safe storage life of the product in relation to reactivity, special

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packaging requirements, temperature control, etc. Other precautions: A catch-all category for any
other precaution not covered elsewhere in the MSDS.
6. ATTACHMENT:
6.1 MSDS sheet in the main lab.
6. REFERENCE
6.1. Safety manual
6.2. Safety in Health Care Laboratories WHO

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NFPA CHEMICAL HAZARD LABEL

1. DEFINITION:
1.1 The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed a color coded, numerical system
for indicating the health, flammability and reactivity hazards of chemicals.

1.2 Below are the guidelines in assessing the degree and type of hazard associated with a particular
substance.

2. DEGREE OF HAZARDS.
2.1 Each of the three colored areas in the NFPA fire diamond has a box in which the degree of
hazard can be written. The degree of hazard is given by these numbers:
Number Degree of Hazard

4 EXTREME

3 SERIOUS

2 MODERATE

1 SLIGHT

0 MINIMAL
3. Types of Hazards.
3.1 The diamond is subdivided into four general categories:
3.1.1 Health (blue).
3.1.2 Flammability (red).
3.1.3 Reactivity (yellow).
3.1.4 Special (white).

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Health Hazard ‫الخطر الصحي‬ Fire Hazard ‫خطر الحريق‬

Deadly 4 ‫ مميت‬4 :Flash Points :‫نقاط الوميض‬
Extreme Danger 3 َ‫ خطر جدا‬3 Below 73ºF 4 ‫ درجة فهرنهايت‬73 ‫ ما دون‬4
Hazardous 2 ‫ خطر‬2 Below 100ºF 3 ‫ درجة فهرنهايت‬100 ‫ ما دون‬3
Slightly Hazardous 1 Below 200ºF 2
) ‫ الخطر ابتدائي ( طفيف‬1 ‫ درجة فهرنهايت‬200 ‫ ما دون‬2
0 Normal Above 200ºF 1
‫ العادي‬0 0 Will not burn ‫ درجة فهرنهايت‬200 ‫ ما فوق‬1
‫ غير قابل لإلحتراق‬0
Specific Hazard ‫ أخطار معينة‬Reactivity Hazard ‫فعالَية الخطر‬

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ACID – Acid ‫األحماض‬ May Detonate 4 ‫ احتمالية االنفجار‬4

ALKI- Alkali ‫القلويات‬ Shock & Heat may 3 ‫ الصدمة و الحرارة قد يؤديان‬3
COR- Corrosive ‫مادة كاوية‬ Detonate ‫إلى احتمالية االنفجار‬
OX- Oxidizer Violent Chemical 2
‫األكسيد‬ ‫ تغيير كيميائي عنيف‬2
P- Polymirizes Change
Radioactive ‫المبلورات – مادة مشعة‬ Unstable If Heated 1 ‫ غير مستقر إذا ما ت َم التسخين‬1
W- Use no water ‫ال تستعمل الماء‬ Stable 0 ‫ مستقر‬0

HAZARD ALERT ‫إنذار الخطر‬

HEALTH HAZARD (Blue) ) ‫الخطر الصحي ( األزرق‬
4 :Deadly :‫المخاطر المميتة‬ 4
Even the slightest exposure to this ‫حتى التعرض الطفيف لمادة كهذه قد يكون‬
substance would be life threatening. ‫ الحرص على استخدام األلبسة‬. oَ‫أمراَ مهددا‬
Only specialized protective ‫ و التعامل‬، ‫الوقائية المصممة لهذه الحاالت‬
clothing, for these materials, should .‫مع هذه المواد‬
be worn.
3 :Extreme Danger :‫المخاطر الشديدة‬ 3
Serious injury would result from ‫ من انفجار هذه‬o‫اإلصابات الحرجة قد تنتج‬
HAZARD ALERT exposure to this substance. Do not ‫ مع‬.‫ ال تعرض أي جسم لهذه المواد‬.‫إنذار الخطرالمواد‬
expose anybody surface to these .‫الوقائية الالزمة‬ ‫اإلجراءات‬ ‫مخاطراتخاذ‬
FIRE HAZARD (Red) ) ‫األحمر‬ ( ‫الحريق‬
materials. Full protective measures
Flash Point Below 73° F: ‫ درجة‬73 ‫نقاط الوميض ما دون‬
should be taken.
This substance is very flammable, : ‫فهرنهايت‬
2 :Dangerous :‫المخاطر عموما‬ 2
4 volatileExposure
or explosive depending
to this substanceonwould
its ‫ غير مستقر و‬،‫هذه المادة قابلة لالشتعال‬ 4
‫التعرض لمثل هذه المواد قد يؤدي إلى‬
state. Extreme caution
be hazardous should Protective
to health. be used in ‫ اتخاذ الحذر التام‬.‫قابل لالنفجار تبعا َ للحالة‬
‫ اتخاذ اإلجراءات‬. ‫المخاطر الصحية‬
handling or storing
measures are these materials.
indicated. ‫في التعامل مع هذه المواد و عملية‬
.َ‫الوقائية الالزمة أمراَ محتما‬
.‫التخزين‬
1 :Slight Hazard :‫مخاطر طفيفة‬ 1
:FlashIrritation
Point Below 100°injury
or minor F would ‫ درجة‬100 ‫نقاط الوميض ما دون‬
‫اإلصابات الثانوية و االلتهابات قد تنتج من‬
Flammable, volatile or explosive under : ‫فهرنهايت‬
result from exposure to this ‫ اتخاذ اإلجراءات‬. ‫انفجار هذه المواد‬
3 almost all normal temperature conditions.
substance. Protective measures are ‫ غير مستقرة و‬،‫هذه المادة قابلة لالشتعال‬ 3
.َ‫الوقائية الالزمة أمراَ محتما‬
Exercise great caution in storing or handling ‫قابلة لالنفجار غالبا َ في كل حاالت درجات‬
indicated.
these
0 materials.
:No Hazard :‫ال مخاطر‬ 0
Exposure to this substance offers ‫التعرض لخطر المواد ال يؤدي إلى مخاطر‬
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no significant risk to health. . ‫صحية حرجة‬
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‫ عند‬o‫ اتخذ الحذر الشديد‬.‫الحرارة العادية‬

.‫التخزين و التعامل مع هذه المواد‬
:Flash Point Below 200° F ‫ درجة‬200 ‫نقاط الوميض ما دون‬
Moderately heated conditions may ignite : ‫فهرنهايت‬
2 this substance. Caution procedures should ‫في حاالت التسخين المعتدل هذه المواد قد‬ 2
be employed in handling. ‫ إجراءات الحذر و الوقاية تكون‬.‫تشتعل‬
.‫حتمية‬
:Flash Point Above 200° F ‫ درجة‬200 ‫نقطة الوميض ما فوق‬
This substance must be preheated to : ‫فهرنهايت‬
1 ignite. ‫هذه المواد يجب إعادة تسخينها كي تشتعل‬ 1
Most combustible solids would be in this ‫و القابلة‬ ‫و معظم األجسام الصلبة‬
category. .‫لالشتعال قد تدرج في هذه الالئحة‬
:Will Not Burn :‫انعدام االشتعال‬
0 Substances that will not burn. .‫المواد التي لن تلتهب أو تشتعل‬ 0

SPECIFIC HAZARD (WHITE) ) ‫أخطار معينة ( األبيض‬

ACID - Acid ‫األحماض‬ ‫األحماض‬

- Alkali ‫القلويات‬ ‫القلويات‬

ALK
- Corrosive ‫مادة كاوية‬ ‫الكاوي‬
COR
OX - Oxidizer ‫األكسيد‬ ‫األكسيد‬

- Polymerizes ‫المبلورات‬ ‫التبلور‬

P
W ‫ال تستعمل الماء‬ ‫الماء‬
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‫مادة مشعة‬
- Radioactive
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‫إنذار الخطر‬

REACTIVITY HAZARD (Yellow) ) ‫فعالية الخطر ( األصفر‬

May Detonate:
Substances those are readily capable of
4 detonation or explosion at normal
temperatures and pressures. Evacuate area if
exposed to heat or fire.
Explosive:
Substances that are readily capable of
3 detonation or explosion by a strong
: ‫احتمالية االنفجار‬
‫المواد ذات االستعداد لالنفجار عند درجات‬
‫ إخالء المنطقة في‬.‫الحرارة الطبيعية و الضغط‬ 4
.‫حال تعرضت للحريق أو الحرارة‬
: ‫االنفجار‬
‫ الكامل‬o‫المواد القابلة و عندها االستعداد‬
،‫لالنفجار عبر مصدر ملتهب ثابت كالحرارة‬ 3

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initiating source, such as heat, shock or ‫ المراقبة من خلف حدود‬.‫الصدمة أو الماء‬

water. Monitor from behind explosion-
resistant barriers.
Unstable:
Violent chemical changes are possible at
2 normal or elevated temperatures
and pressures. Potentially violent or
explosive reaction may occur when mixed
with  water. Monitor from a safe distance.
Normally Stable:
Substances that may become unstable at
1 elevated temperatures and pressures or
when mixed with water. Approach with
caution.
:Stable
0 Substances will remain stable when exposed
to heat, pressure or water.
.‫مقاومة االنفجار‬
: ‫غير ثابت‬
‫التغييرات الكيميائية العنيفة تكون محتملة و‬
‫واردة عند درجات الحرارة المرتفعة و‬ 2
‫ احتمالية التوتر و االنفجار‬. ‫الطبيعية و الضغط‬
. ‫كـردة فعل قد تظهر عند الخلط مع الماء‬
. ‫ آمن‬o‫المراقبة من بعد‬
: ‫ الطبيعي‬/ ‫الثبات المعتاد‬
‫المواد التي قد تصبح غير ثابتة في درجات‬
‫الحرارة المرتفعة و تحت الضغط عند الخلط‬ 1
.‫ الحذر عند التقدم‬. ‫مع الماء‬
: ‫الثبات‬
‫المواد تظل ثابتة و في حالة استقرار عند‬ 0
‫ الضغط أو الماء‬، ‫التعرض للحرارة‬

‫رقم الطوارىء‬ ‫الكود‬ ‫نوع الحادث‬

130 CODE RED Fire Hazard ‫خطر احلريق‬
130 CODE BLUE Health Hazard ‫خطرصحي‬
130 CODE YELLOW Reactivity ‫فعالية الخطر‬
Hazard

130 CODE WHITE SPECIFIC ‫أخطار معينة‬

HAZARD

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