Safety Data Sheets & Chemical Safety

Hazardous chemicals are chemicals that present physical and/or health hazards. Departments are required to have a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all hazardous chemicals/substances that are used in their area and the SDSs need to be readily available to employees during all work shifts. Additionally, departments need to keep their own SDS files current and complete including new chemical products and send a copy (paper or electronic) to the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS). For questions pertaining to the SDS, ask your supervisor, EHS department, or search one of the online resources provided below. Any questions about scheduling Hazard Communication training or other related EHS training, please contact EHS.

Online SDS Database

By clicking on the Chemwatch link, faculty, staff and students can acquire information on a particular chemical/product that is used on the University of Michigan-Flint’s campus. SDS can be used to identify hazards, First Aid Measures, Proper Handling and Storage, Personal Protective Equipment to be used, Chemical Properties, Reactivity, Flammability, Method of disposal, and more. The Glossary of Terms will provide definitions of terms commonly found on Safety Data Sheets.

NOTE: If you are unable to access the GoldFFX database or if you are trying to access the database from a non-University of Michigan connection, please contact UMAA EHS at [email protected] for the login information.

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