(a) Examples of Materials on Board a Vessel for Which a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Should Be Supplied (4)
- Fuel oils and marine diesel oils – flammable and hazardous if spilled or inhaled.
- Lubricating oils and hydraulic fluids – risk of fire, skin irritation, and environmental harm.
- Refrigerants (e.g. R-134a, R-404a, or ammonia) – toxic if inhaled, risk of asphyxiation.
- Cleaning chemicals and solvents (e.g. detergents, degreasers, paint thinners) – corrosive, irritant, or toxic.
(b) Items of Information Obtained from a MSDS (6)
- Identification of substance and supplier – product name, manufacturer, and emergency contact details.
- Hazard identification – physical, chemical, health, and environmental hazards.
- Composition and ingredients – chemical constituents and concentrations.
- First-aid measures – actions to take in case of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, skin/eye contact).
- Fire-fighting measures – suitable extinguishing media, fire hazards, protective equipment.
- Accidental release measures – spill response, containment, and clean-up procedures.
(Other possible items: handling and storage requirements, exposure controls and PPE, stability and reactivity, toxicological information, disposal considerations, transport information.)