Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Moar Courage Wolf

Fun with MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

Here are some of the warnings that are given by the MSDS regarding some fairly common household chemicals:

1. Flour (microcrystalline cellulose)
WARNING! POWDERED MATERIAL MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE DUST-AIR MIXTURES. COMBUSTIBLE SOLID.
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES

2. Water
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.

3. Sucrose (sugar)
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; PROPER GLOVES
Ingestion:
If large amounts were swallowed, give water to drink and get medical advice.

4. Sodium Chloride (table salt)
WARNING! CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; PROPER GLOVES

5. Caffeine (Coffee lovers beware of excessive ingestion: This could happen to you.)
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. POSSIBLE BIRTH DEFECT HAZARD. MAY CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.
Chronic Exposure:
Excessive use of caffeine may lead to digestive disturbances, constipation, palpitations, shortness of breath and depressed mental states. Possible teratogen. May cause congenital malformation in the fetus.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.