HOW TO READ A WHMIS SAFETY DATA SHEET
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How Can I Understand the Content of a SDS?
The following provides an example of how to read and extract information from a WHMIS SDS.
XYZ CHEMICAL
Methanol Solution
Safety Data Sheet CAT123425
Revision Date: January 16, 2024
Version 9.0
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
This section provides key information relating to the hazardous product's
identity, use requirements, supplier general and emergency contacts.
1.1 Product Identifier
Product Form: Mixture (Liquid)
Substance Name: Methanol Solution
This area can help you match the identity of the hazardous product.
Chemicals can often have many different names.
It is important to verify this information so that the correct precautions can
be taken.
Use the information here to compare to the product label and container.
Everything should match up.
1.2 Other Means of Identification:
CAT123425
1.3 Recommended Use
Industrial grade disinfectant
Synthesis of chemicals
Laboratory use
1.4 Restrictions on Use
Not for household or consumer use
This area describes the scenarios and situations where the chemical is
permitted and not permitted for use.
Chemicals must never be used outside of what the manufacturer intends
(otherwise adverse harm may occur).
