Section (g)(2) of the Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 describes what must be present on an OSHA MSDS.  The MSDS must be written in English with additional copies permitted in other languages. The following information needs to be disclosed on the OSHA MSDS
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i) Identity of the chemical as shown on the label

A)If the hazardous chemical is a single substance -  its chemical and common name(s)

B)If the hazardous chemical is a tested mixture  - the chemical and common name(s) of the ingredients which contribute to the hazards, and the common name(s) of the mixture itself

C)If the hazardous chemical is an untested mixture :

1)Chemical and common name(s) of all ingredients determined to be health hazards and which are present in 1% or greater of the total composition, if a chemical ingredient is a carcinogen it must be listed if present  at 0.1% or greater

2)Chemical and common name(s) of all ingredients determined to be health hazards which comprise 1% (0.1% for carcinogens) of the mixture and there is evidence the ingredient could be released from the mixture in concentrations exceeding an established OSHA permissible exposure limit or ACGIH Threshold Limit Value or could present a health risk

3)Chemical and common name(s) of all ingredients determined to be a physical hazard when in the mixture

ii) Physical and chemical characteristics of the hazardous chemical (such as vapour pressure, flashpoint)

iii) Physical hazards of the hazardous chemical, including potential for fire, explosion and reactivity

iv) Health hazards of the hazardous chemical, including signs and symptoms of exposure, and medical conditions which are aggravated by exposure to the chemical

v) Primary route(s) of entry

vi) OSHA permissible exposure limit, ACGIH Threshold Limit Value, any other exposure limit which is used or recommended

vii) Whether the hazardous chemical is a potential carcinogen as listed in the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Annual Report on Carcinogens (latest edition), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs (latest editions), or by OSHA

viii) Precautions for safe handling and use, including appropriate hygienic practices, protective measures during repair and maintenance of contaminated equipment, and procedures for clean-up of spills and leaks

ix) Control measures, such as appropriate engineering controls, work practices, or personal protective equipment

x) Emergency and first aid procedures

xi) Date of preparation of the MSDS or the last change to it

xii) Name, address and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, employer or other responsible party preparing or distributing the MSDS who can provide additional information on the hazardous chemical and appropriate emergency procedures, if necessary

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