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Welcome to MSDS for ACC Biology

This site is a supplement for students and staff to view the chemicals used in their classes. This list is representative of only the chemicals that students and/or staff are exposed to throughout the school semster. Each list will contain the name of the chemical and its respective Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Each file is formatted to be viewed in Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher. If you cannot view these files, click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.

 

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are designed to provide both workers and emergency personnel with the proper procedures for handling or working with a particular substance. MSDS's include information such as physical data, toxicity, health effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, disposal, protective equipment, andspill/leak procedures. These are useful if a spill or other accident occurs.

 

Quick Guide to Chemical Hazard Labels

RED
Fire Hazard, Flammability
BLUE
Health Hazard, Toxicity
YELLOW
Reactivity
WHITE
NFPA = Specific Hazard    HMIS = Personal Protection