MSDS stands for Material Safety Data Sheet. All chemicals that you work with at school have an MSDS on file. The MSDS provides information about a chemical's toxicity, health hazards, physical properties, fire, and reactivity data including storage, spill, and handling precautions.

To see a section of an MSDS, click on the following link: Interactive popup. Assistance may be required.

Sample MSDS

Source: MSDS, Flinn Scientific

Now answer the questions below.

1. What is the name of this chemical?
   
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   This chemical is Isopropyl alcohol.
   
2. If this chemical gets in your eye what should you do?
   
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   Wash your eye with fresh water for 15 minutes.
   
3. What color is this chemical?
   
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   This chemical is colorless.
   
4. Would this chemical catch on fire if it was exposed to flames?
   
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   Yes, it has a flammability hazard of three.
   
5. What should you do if someone drinks the chemical?
   
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   Induce vomiting and call a physician or poison control.