Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

What is Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Should be provided before loading of cargo by loading master/ shipper.

Information given in Material Safety Data Sheet

1) Physical properties

2) Chemical properties

3) Hazards like safety, health, pollution and environmental.

4) Precautions to be taken in case of :Inhalation, Ingestion, Eye contact, Skin contact

5) Contact number

6) Actions in case of :Fire, Spillage, Accident etc

7) Fire fighting application to be used.

8) Effective fire fighting appliances.

9) Antidotes if any

10) Exposure limit to crew.

Cargo loading will not be STARTED until MSDS is not received.



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