Material Safety Data Sheets
UC Merced students and staff should always review the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before staring work with a new chemical. You can access MSDSs and other chemical hazard information from any internet connected computer. Use multiple sources to develop safe work procedures. Contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at 228-7864 if you have any questions.
MSDSs are an important source of health and safety information, but they should not be the only tool used to evaluate chemical hazards. Gather chemical hazard information from a variety of sources. The following links are good sources of chemical information: