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Marine pollutant
Marine pollutant is any hazardous material including mixtures or solutions of certain concentrations that are capable of polluting water habitats. Marine pollutants are not mailable.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET - MSDS
An MSDS is a document containing important information about a hazardous substance and must state:
• a hazardous substance’s product name
• the chemical and generic name of certain ingredients
• the chemical and physical properties of the hazardous substance
• health hazard information
• precautions for safe use and handling
• the manufacturer’s or importer’s name, national address and telephone number.
The MSDS provides employers, self-employed persons, workers and other health and safety representatives with the necessary information to safely manage the risk from hazardous substance exposure. It is important that everyone in the workplace knows how to read and interpret a MSDS.
Examples are provided under:
http://www.pg.com/company/our_commitment/msds/professional_line.jhtml
http://www.generalpaint.com/78.html