A word about M.S.D.S.
M.S.D.S are designed to share important emergency information about a product. They are written with the transportation industry as the first concern. M.S.D.S. are used when a chemical emergency takes place during the transport of a chemical or chemicals. Keep in mind that it is usually done in extreme quantities housed in large containers or drums. M.S.D.S. are used to accompany a chemical shipment. In the event of a chemical spill the M.S.D.S. is referred to as a guide to understand the best way to contain the spill, clean it up, extinguish it if it's on fire and to avoid any unnecessary injury to people and property. The information they contain is especially important when determining if a chemical can be shipped via air transport, in what quantities and if any special packaging is required. Because the M.S.D.S. has been designed for the shipping industry and not the salon industry, it is our opinion that they will not be of much practical use to you except in the following ways: As a salon professional you are required by law to keep an M.S.D.S. on hand for every chemical you use in your place of business. State board inspectors as well as O.S.H.A inspectors will want to see them if and when they visit your place of business. Also, please keep in mind that the information contained on an M.S.D.S. is especially useful to your local fire, police and emergency medical officials. In the event of an emergency such as a fire or accidental ingestion of a particular chemical by an individual you should immediately refer to your M.S.D.S. for the proper steps to take. Keep these in a safe and accessible place. Keep them filed in an organized and up to date manner. We hope you never need to refer to them, but in the event that you do, know where they are and how to read them.