Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video presents a discussion of the seven sections in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that are most directly related to recognizing chemical hazards in the laboratory. A brief consideration of the limitations of SDSs is included. PubChem and the NFPA fire diamond are also discussed as they help in finding authoritative hazard information. This is the second of six ACS videos designed for use in an introductory college chemistry course.

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