BAB I

PENDAHULUAN

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) adalah dokumen yang dibuat khusus mengenai suatu bahan kimia tentang pengenalan umum, sifat-sifat
bahan, cara penanganan, penyimpanan, pemindahan dan pengelolaan limbah buangan bahan kimia tersebut. Berdasarkan isi dari MSDS maka dokumen
tersebut sebenarnya harus diketahui dan digunakan oleh para pelaksana yang terlibat dengan bahan kimia tersebut yakni produsen, pengangkut,
penyimpan, pengguna dan pembuang bahan kimia. Pengetahuan ini akan dapat mendukung terciptanya budaya kesehatan dan keselamatan kerja.
Ketersediaan MSDS di laboratorium di perguruan 3tinggi saat ini belum memasyarakat padahal ketersediaan MSDS cukup penting dan digunakan juga
sebagai salah satu kriteria laboratorium standar.
Saat ini masih banyak mahasiswa, teknisi laboratorium termasuk dosen yang belum mengenal MSDS, meskipun mereka rutin berkecimpung
dengan aktivitas yang melibatkan kontak dengan bahan kimia. Berdasarkan permasalahan di atas maka diperlukan penyebarluasan informasi tentang
MSDS khususnya pada mahasiswa dikaitkan dengan pelaksanaan riset dengan tugas akhir di laboratorium. Hal ini dapat dipahami karena bahan kimia
dapat memiliki tipe reaktivitas kimia tertentu dan juga dapat memiliki sifat mudah terbakar.
Untuk dapat mendukung jaminan kesehatan dan keselamatan kerja maka para pelaksana yang bekerja di laboratorium termasuk mahasiswa harus
mengetahui dan memiliki pengetahuan serta keterampilan untuk menangani bahan kimia khususnya dari segi potensi bahaya yang mungkin ditimbulkan
(Crisp, 1996). Informasi atau pengetahuan yang harus diketahui pelaksana di laboratorium kimia yang diberikan oleh Phifer dkk (1994) salah satunya
adalah informasi tentang Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

BAB II
ISI
Berikut merupakan ringkasan Material Safety Data Sheet dari beberapa material.
1. Hazard Identification
No Compound Potential Acute Health Effects
1 Acetaldehyde Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation
(CH3CHO) (lung irritant). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant,
permeator).
2 Acetic Extremely hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact
anhydride (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Very hazardous in case of skin
(CH3CO)2) contact (corrosive). Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator).
Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue damage particularly on
mucous membranes of eyes, mouth and respiratory tract. Skin contact
may produce burns. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe
irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking, or
shortness of breath. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by
redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by
itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
3 Hydrochloric Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact
Acid, 50% (irritant, corrosive), of ingestion, . Hazardous in case of skin
contact (corrosive, permeator). Slightly hazardous in case of
inhalation (lung sensitizer). Non-corrosive for lungs. Liquid
or spray mist may produce tissue damage particularly on mucous
membranes of eyes, mouth and respiratory tract. Skin
contact may produce burns. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce
severe irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by
Potential Chronic Health Effects
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Slightly hazardous in case of skin
contact (sensitizer). CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 2B (Possible for
human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian
somatic cells.
Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified
POSSIBLE for human. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The
substance may be toxic to liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the
substance can produce target organs damage.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not
available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to
lungs, mucous membranes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance
can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged contact with spray
mist may produce
chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure
to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks
of bronchial infection.
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Classified 3 (Not classifiable for
human.) by IARC [Hydrogen chloride]. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not
available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to
kidneys, liver, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, , teeth.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs
damage. Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic
eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray
 coughing, choking, or shortness of breath. Severe over-exposure can
result in death. Inflammation of the eye is characterized
by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized
by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
4 Magnesium Hazardous in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin
sulfate contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
anhydrous
(MgSO4)
mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of
bronchial infection. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce
general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many
human organs.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not
available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged
exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.

5 Sulfuric acid Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant,
(H2-SO4) permeator), of eye contact (irritant, corrosive), of ingestion,
of inhalation. Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue damage
particularly on mucous membranes of eyes, mouth and
respiratory tract. Skin contact may produce burns. Inhalation of the
spray mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory
tract, characterized by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath.
Severe over-exposure can result in death. Inflammation of
the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin
inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening,
or, occasionally, blistering.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC, +
(Proven.) by OSHA. Classified A2 (Suspected for human.) by ACGIH.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not
available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may
be toxic to kidneys, lungs, heart, cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract,
eyes, teeth. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target
organs damage. Repeated or prolongedcontact with spray mist may produce
chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure
to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks
of bronchial infection. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may
produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many
human organs.

2. First Aid Measures

No Compound Eye Contact Skin Contact Inhalation
1 Acetaldehyde Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
(CH3CHO) Immediately flush eyes with running water of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. give artificial respiration. If breathing is
for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
open. Cold water may be used. Get may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly
medical attention. clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
2 Acetic Check for and remove any contact lenses.
anhydride In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
(CH3CO)2) with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention
immediately.
3 Hydrochloric Check for and remove any contact lenses.
Acid, 50% In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Cold water may be used. Get
medical attention immediately.
4 Magnesium Immediately flush eyes with running water
sulfate for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids
anhydrous open. Cold water may be used.
(MgSO4)
5 Sulfuric acid Check for and remove any contact lenses.
(H2-SO4) In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Cold water may be used. Get
medical attention immediately.
3. Fire and Explosion Data
4. Handling and Storage
5. Physical and Chemical Properties
6. Stability and Reactivity Data
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
of water for at least 15 minutes while removing give artificial respiration. If breathing is
contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention
skin with an emollient. Wash clothing before reuse. immediately.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical
attention immediately.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
of water for at least 15 minutes while removing give artificial respiration. If breathing is
contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention
skin with an emollient. Cold water may be used.Wash immediately.
clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before
reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated
of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be
particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and
groin. Cold water may be used. Cover the irritated skin
with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
of water for at least 15 minutes while removing give artificial respiration. If breathing is
contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention
skin with an emollient. Cold water may be used.Wash immediately.
clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before
reuse. Get medical attention immediately.