1. MSDS Chemical Hazard Label: Activity Worksheet
LABORATORY SAFETY
(heading on RP)
MSDS
Chemical Hazard Label:
Activity Worksheet

2. A. MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
On file for all purchased chemicals.
Includes all information shown on a chemical label and more.
Different formats are used by different chemical companies.

3. A. MSDS Are used for: Identifying hazards First Aid information
Handling, Storage, & Disposal
Properties (chemical & physical)
Stability & Reactivity Info.

4. A. MSDS

5. B. NFPA CHEMICAL HAZARD LABEL
A labeling system used to identify hazardous material
Uses a color and numbering system
Colors represent type of hazard (red = fire hazard)
Numbers represent severity of hazard (0 = no hazard)

6. B. NFPA CHEMICAL HAZARD LABEL
FLAMMABILITY
HEALTH
REACTIVITY
(STABILITY)
SPECIAL

7. B. NFPA CHEMICAL HAZARD LABEL
Least
Serious 4
Most 4 2 3 4
Flammable vapor which burns readily
Substance is stable

8. B. NFPA CHEMICAL HAZARD LABEL
Burns readily.
Diborane
May detonate with heat or ignition.
Severe health risk.
Avoid water.

9. B. NFPA CHEMICAL HAZARD LABEL
Complete Label for Phosphine