MSDS Activity Sheet
1. What does MSDS stand for? ___________________________________________________
2. What year did OSHA start requiring MSDS to be in a facility? ________________________
3. Name five things an MSDS can tell you about a chemical.
a. _____________________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________________
c. _____________________________________________________________________
d. _____________________________________________________________________
e. _____________________________________________________________________
4. For what chemical did you find an MSDS? ________________________________________
5. If you were working in the lab with the above chemical, what Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) would you need?
___________________________________________________________________________
6. Are there any special safety precautions? _________________________________________
7. What is the first aid directive in case this chemical is swallowed? ______________________
8. List the correct storage category codes and color/methods for this chemical (you may need
the bottle in addition to the MSDS) Ask your instructor for the bottle as required.
a. Category: ___________________________Color: ____________________________
b. Special Storage Precautions:
__________________________________________________________