Statement of hazardous nature: “Hazardous according to
Worksafe criteria”
Date of issue
Check if it is up to date (not more than 5 years old).
Manufacturer’s or supplier’s details
This tells you how to contact the supplier.
Company
Address
Telephone number
Emergency telephone number (Australian)
Identification section
Product names
This is where you can check identification against the label (make
sure you have the right MSDS).
Other names
Manufacturer's product code
UN number
UN numbers apply to substances classified as dangerous goods.
Some hazardous substances may also be dangerous goods and/
or scheduled poisons.
Dangerous Goods class and subsidiary risk
Hazchem code
The Hazchem code is for responding to road emergencies, eg. spills.
Poisons schedule number
Packing group
Use
Here you find the uses recommended or intended by the
manufacturer and methods of application. These should be followed
to ensure safe use.
Physical description and properties
This covers a wide range of technical information on properties such
as melting and boiling points, flash point and flammability. Also has
information on reactivity with other common substances, which is
very important when considering safe use and storage.
Ingredients
Chemical name
CAS number
Proportions
This gives you the chemical identity of each hazardous ingredient. The
CAS number also identifies each ingredient. In some cases generic
names and a range of concentrations (eg. 30 - 60%) are used.
Health hazard information
Health effects
• acute
- swallowed
- eye
- skin
- inhaled
Here you find the short-term effects of exposure to the product by
the relevant routes of exposure (if any).
• chronic These are the long-term effects (if any).
First aid This gives first-aid instructions for each relevant route of exposure
and alist of any first-aid facilities required in the workplace.
Advice to doctor This is for use by medically trained personnel.
Precautions for use
Exposure Standards (Worksafe)
Exposure Standards for contaminants in air, which must not be
exceeded, if applicable or available. Not all substances will have
exposure standards. This does not cover the dermal (skin) or oral
(mouth) routes of exposure.
Engineering controls This gives ways of reducing exposure, for example ventilation
methods.
Personal protection This gives specific types of protective clothing (eg. type of gloves,
apron) and respirator if required, to reduce exposure.
Flammability Here you find the steps to avoid fires and explosions.
Safe handling information
Storage and transport
Safe storage and transport requirements including any chemical
incompatibility.
Spills and disposal Information on suitable methods to avoid spills, materials to absorb
spills and suitable methods of disposal.
Fire/explosion hazards This includes information for fire fighting and emergency services.
Indicates any dangerous decomposition or combustion products.
Shows the types of fire extinguishers you should use.
Other information
Contact point (Australian) This is where you find the direct telephone number and job title of
the person to contact for more information.
