Material Safety Data Sheets - MSDSs

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) aren't just for chemists! From your About Chemistry Guide, this tutorial for the non-technical consumer defines MSDSs, describes why you should know how to use them, tells how to find them, and outlines typical uses. Links to related topics are included.

Crop Management Data Systems, Inc. offers this free searchable database of labels and MSDSs. There is a list of contributing manufacturers. Acrobat Reader is required.

The Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory of Oxford University provides general safety information for a wide range of materials. Included is a list of carcinogens, low flash point organics, glove materials, highly toxic materials, maximum exposure limits, and many other categories.

This is a comprehensive listing of Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to MSDSs. There are links to databases, a glossary, and other information.

This is the National MSDS Repository. In addition to MSDSs, the site provides news, links to suppliers, emergency response information, a newsletter, and additional resources.

This is the US EPA Envirofacts Support Team searchable database for chemical references. There is also a listing of all chemicals monitored by EPA's Major Program Systems: Air (AFS), Water (PCS), Hazardous Waste (RCRIS), Superfund (CERCLIS) and Toxics Release Inventory (TRIS).

There is a searchable database by manufacturer, product name, CAS, or NSN. Toxicology reports may be search also. Additional links and resources are provided.