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Material Safety Data Sheets

The Material Safety Data Sheet, or MSDS, contains important information about the controlled product you are using and is one of the three core elements of the WHMIS program at UW.

The MSDS when used to supplement the information found on WHMIS labels and in conjunction with an effective education plan will give you the knowledge you need to work safely and confidently with any hazardous material.

It is important to remember that an MSDS expires after 3 years. When referencing an MSDS ensure that you check the date of preparation to make sure that the MSDS is still current. If the MSDS is out of date you can request a current copy from the supplier of the controlled product.