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We will be discontinuing our subscription of Chemwatch commercial MSDS service with effect from April 2005 due to the following reasons:
1. The take up rate for this software in the University has been relatively low
2.
There are a number of free MSDS
databases available on the internet.
3.
Regulations require the chemical
supplier to provide you a MSDS of the chemical,
For general enquiries, please contact Ms Yvonne at oshtengy@nus.edu.sg
To get your fee MSDS, you may
visit the following websites: |
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| Where to find MSDS on the Internet : | ||
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4627 |
A wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice. Search substance list according to alphabetical order. WISER also help to identify unknown substances based on physical properties or signs of exposure. |
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2,000,000+ |
Approx 10,000 sheets are added each month. Free registration/login is required to view MSDSs. OSHA, DOT, ANSI and WHIMIS compliant sheets in PDF format. Save up to 25 sheets free. Site offers a 30-day free trial of an integrated (web/software) MSDS management solution. | |
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250,000 |
Keyword searchable MSDS database. Also searchable by NIIN and manufacturer. Some info a bit incomplete. Text file format. Also check out their Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory. |
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Vermont SIRI |
180,000 |
One of the best general sites to start a search. Either select a letter A-Z to browse manufacturers alphabetically (for sheets not in the SIRI collection) or do a full-text keyword search in the SIRI MSDS database. Mostly OSHA-style sheets,all in text file format. Lots of additional safety links and info. |
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100,000 |
Belgium. Search for chemical by name, molecular formula or CAS number. When you find the one you want click on the name of the chemical. On the resulting screen click on "MSDS". Lists suppliers as well as modeling and infrared data! Sheets in text or HTML format. |
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75,000 |
A growing substructure-searchable small-molecule database with 2D and 3D structures. Lots of other handy links. |
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16,103 |
Chemical names listed in sections A-Z, each of which is further broken into subsections. HTML format. Optional search page is now limited to one word in name only. Some entries incomplete. |
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295 |
Typical undergraduate laboratory chemicals. Select from alphabetical list. 16-part ANSI-style sheets in HTML format. | |
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1,264 |
Select one of 13 different languages. English has U.S. and International versions. Not strictly MSDS,but close. Good for "shop floor" level of understanding. HTML format. | |
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860 |
Not MSDS's, but reports on cancer risks to humans by a variety of agents. For best results search by chemical name or CAS number. Results in HTML format. Additional database information is also available. | |
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173 |
MSDS for biohazardous agents (i.e infectious microorganisms,including anthrax = bacillus anthracis). WHMIS-compliant HTML files. | |
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90,000 |
Enable cookies and accept an SSL encryption certificate to use this site. Register (for free; MSDS's can be region-specific), then use the Product Search box to find the chemical. From product display page, click on the MSDS link in left window to display ANSI-compliant sheet in HTML format. Multilingual versions coming soon (?) | |
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12,000+ |
Select your country from the pulldown menus. Choosing USA takes you to EMD Chemicals; see their Search tips page for how to find MSDS's on their site. MSDS's are displayed as 16-part ANSI HTML files; some of these have a link to a French version at the top. | |
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2,100 |
Search catalog by product number,name,formula or CAS number. Select product then click on MSDS. ANSI-compliant sheets in HTML format. | |
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2,100 |
Search catalog by product number,name,formula or CAS number. Select product then click on MSDS. ANSI-compliant sheets in HTML format. | |
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1,862 |
A variety of search options for ANSI-compliant MSDS's in PDF format. Also available in Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Mandarin, Spanish, and Thai. Requires the use of cookies. Also view their Product Safety Info. | |
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218 |
MSDS on their gases and mixtures. Select from
alphabetical list. ANSI-compliant sheets in PDF format. Also available:
65 additional sheets in 4 languages on their
vacuum products such as greases,oils,and refrigerants. |
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Last modified on
11/15/2007