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... The word WARNING is required on moderately toxic compounds. The word CAUTION is required on slightly toxic materials. The label should define the chemical makeup and hazards involved, such as inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. It should advise of necessary precautions to take, such as personnel protective equipment required during handling. Types of potentially hazardous chemicals that may be present in the workplace include: acids, adhesives, aerosols, asbestos, battery fluids, benzene, catalysts, caustics, cleaning agents, detergents, dusts, etching agents, Fiberglas, flammables, foaming resins, fuels, fungicides, gasoline, glues, greases, industrial oils, inks, insecticides, herbicides, janitorial supplies, kerosene, lacquers, lead, lye, oxalic acid, paints, pesticides, plastics, process chemicals, resins ... interpret MSDSs Methods to detect presence of hazardous materials Physical hazards Health hazards Protective measures, including: Work practices Emergency procedures Protective equipment Identifying hazardous chemicals in the workplace UNDERSTANDING AN MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) When you look at an MSDS, you will see that it has eight basic sections. It is important to understand each one. These sections are: 1. Chemical Identity-This section defines the manufacturer and how they can be reached. It usually states when the MSDS was prepared. 2. Hazards Ingredients/Identity-This section defines the chemicals by common names. Any safe exposure limits that have been defined are given. These include permissible exposure limit and threshold limit value. 3. Physical Chemical Characteristics-this may include boiling point, melting point, vapor pressure, vapor density, evaporation rate, solubility ...