MSDS and ToxNet




The chemical in this safety data sheet is Battery Acid Neutralizer and Cleaner. The health risks associated with it are skin irritation and serious eye irritation. From the information I can find on the sheet, the chemical is not a carcinogen. Protective gloves and eye protection should be warn when working with this chemical. This chemical is not found in my workplace so I am not certain about the training received.

ToxNet stated an additional potential health effect not noted on this safety data sheet - this chemical May cause respiratory tract irritation.


I think overall, the MSDS has too much information in it and not all of it is easy to read. The "Precautionary statements" should be highlighted or bolded more because the entire document is 10 pages and I think that is some of the most relevant information. Hopefully the training on this chemical covers all of the important information about the chemical in an easy to understand way.

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  1. UnknownDecember 11, 2018 at 1:58 AM

    When I did a dietary internship at a local hospital I never really investigated the chemicals used in the kitchen. I knew where to find the information, the MSDS binder was always near the cleaning supplies, but never was it required to review all the items. I just needed to know where to locate the binder in emergencies. You would think that chemicals would be regulated more for health and occupational concerns. These are the little things that we never really think about.

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